Frequently asked questions

JanuHealth is a student-led health project for Grades 5 to 12. It turns four everyday habits, sleep, nutrition, screen time and physical activity, into a 10-day quest with workshops, a habit tracker and badges.

Janu means “my life.” We chose the name because these habits are about your own sleep, energy and day, not generic advice. Read more on the About page.

Students in Grades 5 to 12. It's designed especially for late elementary, middle school and early high school, when routines change quickly. Parents and teachers are welcome to use it too.

Pick one habit and check in each day by answering a quick question about it. Hit your habit on 8 out of 10 days to complete the sprint and unlock a badge. Missing a day doesn't reset you. Try it on the habit tracker.

No. The tracker on this site saves your name and progress in your own browser, so there's nothing to sign up for. That also means your progress stays on the device and browser you used. A full version with accounts is coming soon.

Your name and quest progress stay in your browser and aren't sent to us, unless you choose to join the follow-up list. If you send a message or join the list, we receive the details you type. Read the privacy page for the full story.

Canadian guidelines recommend 9 to 11 hours a night for ages 5 to 13 and 8 to 10 hours a night for ages 14 to 17. See sleep for students for tips.

The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines suggest no more than 2 hours a day of recreational screen time for ages 5 to 17. Screen time for schoolwork is separate. See screen-time balance.

At least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, plus several hours of lighter movement like walking and playing. See physical activity for easy ways to get there.

Workshops are hands-on and peer-led. In the Hidden Sugar Lab you measure the sugar in popular drinks. In the Posture and Reaction Time Test you compare reaction times slouched and upright. In the Sleep Routine session you design your own evening wind-down. See all workshops.

Send us a message on the Get involved page. Tell us about your group and what you're interested in, and we'll get back to you.

Every completed 10-day sprint earns a sticker. Stack three and you reach Master level. Rewards across the levels include stickers, lanyards, water bottles and hoodies. See the full list of reward levels.

Yes. Students can help build workshop content, design the next badge, or mentor a Grade 5 to 9 student through their first sprint. Use the Get involved page to tell us you're interested.