Jill Hedstrom

Were you aware that there are some real health benefits that come with a pleasant evening stroll? Since 2010, Walk with Your Doc has been promoting the health benefits of walking to British Columbians through walking events for their patients and communities. To date, 278 walks have been organized with hundreds of doctors and thousands of patients taking part across BC. This year, events are planned across Northern communities from May 6-14, 2017. You can find out when it might be happening in your community and register at Walk with Your Doc. While many Canadians may consider themselves active, when you look at the Canadian population as a whole, a different picture emerges. According to the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, just over 2 in 10 adults and 1 in 10 children and youth met the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines in 2013. While being physically active is important to your health, it can seem like a bit of challenge if you haven't been active in a while. But it doesn't have to be - it can be as simple as going for a walk.