StFX Student Chapter Launches Unique Training Program for Athletes with Disabilities

2019-03-06T10:16:33-05:00March 6th, 2019|

by Kelsey Ellis The St. Francis Xavier University chapter of Obesity Canada Student and New Professional (OC-SNP) network is piloting a new, inclusive physical activity initiative called OneTeam. OneTeam features athletes with a disability who have demonstrated potential and a desire to [...]

Starting the conversation: How can we get teens talking about lifestyle habits?

2019-02-15T09:32:12-05:00February 15th, 2019|

Today’s post comes from Maryam Kebbe. Maryam is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. She is also the current Chair of the University of Alberta’s OC-SNP chapter and Communications Director of the OC-SNP National Executive. With one in [...]

New Year. New Perspective.

2019-01-14T16:11:58-05:00January 14th, 2019|

Today’s post comes from Megan Lamb and Kate Hill.  Megan and Kate are Ph.D. Students in the Psychology Department at Carleton University. Megan is also the current Social Events Coordinator of the OC-SNP National Executive. “This year I will exercise every [...]

Obesity and Brain Health

2019-01-14T09:44:33-05:00December 3rd, 2018|

Today’s post comes from Joyla Furlano. Joyla is a PhD Student in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Neuroscience program at the University of Western Ontario. She is also the current Recruitment Coordinator of the OC-SNP National Executive. Alzheimer’s disease is the most [...]

5 Easy Ways to Get More Active

2018-09-27T14:02:14-04:00September 27th, 2018|

Today’s post comes from Farah Islam. Farah is a recent MSc graduate in Public Health from the Université de Montréal. She is also the current Bilingual Communications Coordinator of the OC-SNP National Executive. According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults, [...]

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