ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING: FEB./06 ISSUE OF WELLSPRING

Kicking the Smoking Habit: Physical Activity Can Help
(www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring.html).

-  Main article: "Smoking Cessation: A Role for Exercise"
By Guy Faulkner, PhD, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, University
of Toronto.

- Commentary: "Sport for Life: A Tobacco Prevention Program for Youth"
By Allison McKinnon, PhD, Coordinator of Tobacco Research, Alberta Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC).

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News from the Alberta Centre for Active Living

a.  WinterActive, February 28 to March 6, 2006:
Get WinterActive and chase away the winter blues. Discover winter fun, and
move towards regular physical activity and healthy eating with this national
community-based initiative. The WinterActive site includes information about
winter safety and activity and healthy eating tips. You can also download a
WinterActive postcard with active living and healthy eating tips.

b.  Community Choosewell Challenge, March 1-August 31, 2006:
The Community Choosewell Challenge will recognize communities across Alberta
for their innovative programming, participation efforts, and community
partnerships that promote healthier living to residents. The Choosewell
Challenge launches on March 1 at 11 am at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park,
Alberta.

c.  Canadian Health Network (CHN), Active Living section:
A new frequently asked question (FAQ) on "How can I use a pedometer to help
me to be active?" will be posted in the FAQ box on the CHN Active Living
section.

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There are many articles (e.g., Be active-for your mind + body) and FAQs on
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d.  Standing Together: Alberta Conference on Diabetes and Aboriginal Peoples
(March 2 and 3, 2006): Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health professionals,
educators, researchers, organizations and service providers, and anyone
affected by diabetes will be interested in this conference about preventing
Type 2 diabetes as it relates to Aboriginal people.

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