About us
About JanuHealth
JanuHealth is a student-led health project for Grades 5 to 12. We turn healthy habits into quests, workshops and badges, so they feel like something you want to do.
What does Janu mean?
Janu means “my life.” We chose the name on purpose. This isn't generic advice aimed at “students” in the abstract. It's about your sleep, your habits, your energy. Your life.
That's why everything on this site is built to feel personal, one 10-day sprint at a time.
Why we started
Most health advice sounds like a lecture. It tells you what to stop doing and never shows you how a new habit actually feels day to day. We wanted to change that with things you can try, see and earn.
What we do
We focus on four everyday habits: sleep, nutrition, screen-time balance and physical activity. Here's how we bring them to life:
- Hands-on workshops led by students, built around one big “oh!” moment.
- A 10-day habit tracker with one quick question a day.
- Badges and rewards you earn by showing up, not by being perfect.
Who it's for
JanuHealth is for students in Grades 5 to 12. We focus on the jump from late elementary to middle school and early high school, when routines change fast and habits are easiest to build.
Where our advice comes from
Our habit pages share advice from trusted Canadian sources, including the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth, Canada's Food Guide, Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society. Each page links to its sources so you can read them yourself.
JanuHealth shares general health education. It isn't medical advice. If you have a health concern, talk to a parent, guardian, doctor or other health professional.