Five Tips to Find What Really Brings You Joy
By Alison Bishop, University of East London Not long ago I attended a concert. It was a band that…
Health & Wellness
Would You Like to Reconnect with some Old Friends?
Reluctance to reach out to old friends is a common experience, but reconnecting can pay off. By Kristina K. Castaneto, Simon Fraser University et Lara B Aknin, Simon Fraser University Picture this: One day while drinking your morning…
An Excellent Source of Protein: Health, Hype and Hard Truths
By James McKendry, University of British Columbia Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds,…
Five Questions About Gums
By Marie-Josée Roy As we age, gum health is more important than ever. Dr. Thomas Nguyen, a periodontist who…
‘Fibremaxxing’ Is Trending – Here’s Why that Could Be a Problem
By Lewis Mattin, University of Westminster You need fibre. That much is true. But in the world of online…
The Leading Risk Factor for Cancer Isn’t What You Think
By Kristen Haase, University of British Columbia and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto If you were to ask most…
Preventing Urinary Tract Infections After Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
By Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, University of Calgary et Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary …
Are You Getting Enough Iodine?
By Isabelle Huot While it’s naturally present in several foods, iodine is added to table salt because the human…
How Do Pacemakers and Defibrillators Work?
A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart By Virginia Singla, University of Pittsburgh…
Sun Advice from a Skin Cancer Researcher and Physician
By Elaine McWhirter, McMaster University There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun,…
