A Cozy and Crisp Guide to Winter with Doctors Manitoba

Posted: February 07, 2025 | Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

We all feel the push and pull of a Manitoba winter. We’re drawn inside for cozy comforts, protected from the elements and next we’re ready to get outside where the air is brisk, with a big blue sky overhead and the sun bouncing off the snow.

Enjoying all the season has to offer — inside and out — is important for our health and wellness. Luckily, Manitoba offers so many cozy and crisp options that are well worth our time!

As a vascular surgeon, I’ve seen what can happen when things are out of balance. Many cases with poor outcomes can be prevented and it all starts with one step. Getting healthy is about finding opportunities to move more, reduce stress, get better sleep and take care of ourselves. It’s not always easy, and if you feel you aren’t doing enough, know you are not alone.

87% of Manitobans told us they could be doing more to prevent disease and live a healthy life. Moving more reduces your risk for cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and obesity. It can help with recovering from injury and illness, reduce stress, improve your mental health, boost your self-confidence and enhance relationships.

With that said, here are just a few activities to help make the most of the season, however you choose to experience it, from the team at Doctors Manitoba.

Getting Healthy Challenge

No matter how you want to take on winter, don’t miss out on your chance to win! Pledge to take one step towards getting healthy to win the winter with the GettingHealthy.ca
challenge from Doctors Manitoba.

Entering is easy and the grand prize is a Churchill Adventure Trip for Two, including airfare, meals, accommodations and local adventures such as beluga viewing and fat biking tours! Check out GettingHealthy.ca to enter and for more tips from Manitoba’s expert doctors. The contest closes on February 28, 2025.