Live Well / Be Well

Explore our health and wellness blog with a Manitoba focus.

Behavioural addiction basics

Behavioural addiction basics

While substance abuse is likely what comes to mind when speaking about addiction, many people struggle with another lesser-known type: behavioural.

Supporting the needs of newcomers

Supporting the needs of newcomers

Get to know the recipient of $25,000 in Manitoba Blue Cross's Colour of Caring Healthy CommUnity Challenge

Manitoba Blue Cross

Injury prevention – exercises to build balance

Injury prevention – exercises to build balance

Avoid slips and falls this winter by improving your balance with these exercises.

Physical activity

Prediabetes – what you need to know

Prediabetes – what you need to know

Six million Canadians show symptoms of prediabetes – a condition that, if left untreated, can develop into the more serious type 2.

October 12, 2022

Meet the Healthy CommUnity Challenge finalists

Meet the Healthy CommUnity Challenge finalists

We are thrilled to introduce the finalists and their innovative ideas.

September 28, 2022

Culturally appropriate counselling with our Indigenous Resource Consultant

Culturally appropriate counselling with our Indigenous Resource Consultant

Providing a range of diverse, culturally appropriate mental health supports is critical to ensuring all Manitobans get the help they need.

September 14, 2022

Building resilience

Building resilience

Do you ever wonder why some people can adapt to whatever life throws at them more easily than others?

September 2, 2022

Beyond the binary – gender identity in youth

Beyond the binary – gender identity in youth

While public awareness around gender identity in youth is growing, many parents still have questions.

August 19, 2022

Tips for your hips – expert advice to improve hip mobility

Tips for your hips – expert advice to improve hip mobility

Your hips play a vital role in your lower body’s range of motion.

Introducing the Colour of Caring Healthy CommUnity Challenge

Introducing the Colour of Caring Healthy CommUnity Challenge

Have an innovative idea to support mental health in your community?

What to know before investing in cryptocurrency

What to know before investing in cryptocurrency

With a history of ups and downs, potential cryptocurrency investors should be cautious before rushing in.

Let it be – mindfulness

Let it be – mindfulness

With so many aspects of our daily lives out of our control, mindfulness helps us manage the only thing we can influence – our thoughts.

The power of positive self-talk

The power of positive self-talk

Positive self-talk can improve your overall well-being and help you feel good about yourself.

The return to travel: How to stay safe

The return to travel: How to stay safe

COVID has added another layer to travel planning. Travel safe with these recommendations and resources.

Indigenous Youth Storytelling at Assiniboine Park

Indigenous Youth Storytelling at Assiniboine Park

Every summer, Indigenous youth gather for the Indigenous Youth Storytelling Program.

Problem gambling

Problem gambling

Who is most at risk for problem gambling, and how can we help those affected?

If you are in crisis, in need of immediate assistance or are experiencing thoughts of suicide:

Call 911 or your local emergency services or go to the emergency ward of your local hospital
Contact Klinic Crisis Line at 204.786.8686 or toll-free at 1.888.322.3019