The temperature is becoming milder, and the smell of spring is in the air. Dawson's Physical Education Department encourages everyone to get out and walk.

Dawson PE challenges you to call some friends from your department and organize a walk and talk! Remember to practice smart social distancing and follow the guidelines set out by Santé Publique. Take a group selfie and send it in to D News.

This photo was taken by Wayne Acton at Pine Beach in Dorval. Dawson colleagues, left to right: Cathy Nickson, Venus Di Genova, Cindy Cantin-Starzenski, Tim Miller, Marcela Donoso.

Walking in its simplest form is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise.  In these trying times when most of us are fully teaching online, we need to disconnect and get outside.

Among the vast array of benefits, walking releases dopamine and endorphins in the brain, which make us feel good! Aside from boosting our mood, the physical benefits also include improving our heart health, our sleep, our bone density. Walking also helps us fight off illnesses by building up our immune system.

Walking is underrated, it is a simple and very accessible activity. Remember, exercise is the most under-utilized anti-depressant in the world!