Gloria Fox is the Regional Physical Activity Lead for Northern Health’s Population Health team. She has a passion for supporting others in the pursuit of a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle and optimal quality of life at all ages, stages, & abilities. In order to maintain her own health (and sanity), Gloria enjoys many outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and cycling. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and her life’s ambition is to see as much of the world as possible.
Ready or not, the holiday season will be upon us in no time. Some of us may not be feeling so festive this year, and that’s okay. The holidays can be tough at the best of times, let alone when we’...
As the weeks of physical distancing go by, we may be feeling any number of things: Stir crazy – “Get me out of this house and away from [insert housemate name(s) here]!” Sluggish – “...
We’re living in extraordinary times! While we’ve been asked to slow down and stay home to stay safe, it’s important that we follow this direction while also taking care of our physical and menta...
(This story was co-written by Gloria Fox and Randi Parsons.) While welcoming a new baby is a special time for parents and families, it isn’t always easy. There’s a lot to juggle in the early po...
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t get out on my bike as much as I wanted to this summer! I’m chalking it up to rainy weather, dog-mom responsibilities, and general summer season busyness. I a...
“The new smoking.” Sedentary time (time spent in a sitting or lying position while expending very little energy) has come under fire for its negative health effects lately. While there are certain...
