Everything you need to know about the flu vaccine
Flu season is around the corner, and the best method of protecting yourself and others is by getting the flu vaccine. “Influenza is transmitted through, […]
Health
Are you compromising your health with fad diets?
Fad diets promise rapid weight loss by eliminating certain foods and focusing solely on others, but they can have consequences on your psychological and physical […]
Say goodnight to the blue light: Technology’s effect on sleep
Struggling to get your eight hours? Perhaps it’s time to put down the phone. Most people find it almost impossible to go a day without […]
Psychedelic therapy might revolutionize mental health treatment
Psychedelic drugs have had a colorful history. Now, psychedelics are being researched as a possible cure for a range of mental illnesses. “Research is still […]
Why should students stay active?
BY SARAH WEBSTER Students are encouraged to stay active while they’re in school, but may not understand how important it is to their long-term health […]
What can students do to stay healthy?
BY DYLAN CAREY Your whole life, you’ve probably been told to eat well and exercise regularly. However, as a college student, those are two things […]
College students are twice as likely to be sexually assaulted than robbed
BY GABRIELLE ESTEVES One in five women are sexually assaulted at one point during their life. According to the Canadian Department of Justice, young people […]
How you can help prevent drug overdoses
BY ERIC MELOCHE Students take drugs. This is not new information. However, the rising risk of overdose, contaminated drugs, or other drug-related health problems is […]
24/7, 365 days a year, qualified counsellors are ready to talk with you at Empower Me
BY LAVANYA KATHIRGAMANATHAN The Sheridan Student Union is promoting a new mental health and wellness program that you can access 24/7, 365 days a year. […]
Webinar spreads word on healthy eating
BY TAMARA VON ESTORFF Approximately 40 people from Ontario attended a health/wellness webinar by Jenn Potter last Thursday. The purpose of the webinar is to […]
Break a leg
BY ADAM FARADAY How to stay fit and keep busy with broken leg. Having a broken bone sucks, having a broken bone that inhibits your […]
A view of Alzheimer’s from the inside
BY MICHELLE BILTON I remember the first time my grandmother didn’t know who I was. It was at a Christmas party in late December of […]