How my allergies almost killed me
I could have died. I was always a clumsy child. I was always getting green leaves and thin branches knotted in my dark brown hair. […]
Health
COVID-19 and me
I’ve been working at Shoppers Drug Mart for over a year. I don’t work in the pharmacy department, but people still ask me medical questions […]
Canadians fight mental illness with Bell Let’s Talk hashtags
Let’s Talk is an awareness campaign created by the Canadian telecommunications company, Bell Canada, to raise awareness about mental illness in Canada. The Canadian company […]
Time to talk about mental illness
Bell Let’s Talk helps open up the discussion on mental health For the past ten years, Bell has dedicated a day to educate people about […]
How and why psychedelic drugs may help treat mental illness
Psychedelic drugs will soon become available as a long-term treatment for a variety of mental health and physical problems. Small doses of psychedelics are now […]
‘Our decisions can impact the health of everyone around us’: Expert warns antibiotic misuse spreads powerful superbugs
Taking antibiotics when they aren’t needed doesn’t just put your health in danger, it puts everyone’s health at risk. It can spread drug-resistant bacteria that […]
Therapy dogs help destress students at Sheridan
Sheridan College has an event to take away the stress of exam season—or at least distract students for a little while. The Sheridan Student Union […]
Tune in for finals: How music can help relieve your exam stress
This time of year is a stressful one for students, but music might be the solution to help keep your worries at bay. Music therapist […]
Hypnotherapy is changing the lives of people with cancer
Hypnosis is often associated with stage magic, but this powerful healing technique is clinically proven to provide medical and therapeutic benefits. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Ron […]
Combat your health problems with yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice rooted in Indian philosophy. It’s commonly used as a therapeutic approach to improving mental well-being. However, research shows that yoga treats a […]
Huge spike in STIs among college-aged Canadians— are dating apps to blame?
Hookup culture—also described as casual sexual encounters—is becoming more and more common among college-aged students. Sexually transmitted infections are on a significant rise in young […]
‘There’s always a little bit of a risk’: Expert warns Lyme disease can be contracted in winter
You might think you’re only at risk of Lyme disease during the spring and summer. However, it can be contracted whenever ticks are active–and ticks […]