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April 2, 2025

Reusable containers aren’t always better for the environment than disposable ones – new research

We are facing a waste crisis, with landfills across the world at full capacity and mountains of “recycled” waste dumped in developing countries. Food packaging is a major source of this waste, giving rise to an industry of “environmentally […]

Snack your way to better health with bite-sized exercise breaks

The new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published by the World Health Organization are notable for what is missing: the minimum time for an exercise session. Similar to previous guidelines, these recognize the importance of […]

Social prescriptions: Why some health-care practitioners are prescribing food to their patients

Angela is a 54-year-old mother of two living with Type 2 diabetes in a small apartment in Guelph, Ont. Despite steady access to health care and a physician who encourages regular exercise and healthy eating, […]

Junk food and the brain: How modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric

Emotional, non-rational, even explosive remarks in public discourse have escalated in recent years. Politicians endure insults during legislative discussions; scientists receive emails and tweets containing verbal abuse and threats. What’s going on? This escalation in angry rhetoric […]

Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function

Lyme disease is a tick-born infection caused by bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme carditis is an early manifestation of Lyme disease that can occur two to six weeks after the tick bite. Approximately five to 10 per […]

Understanding Apnea Machine Data: How to Track Your Progress

Readings and understanding of apnea machine data especially for those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is important in determining the treatment outcome and general well-being of a patient. Apnea machines include the CPAP (Continuous Positive [...]
Wildfire and flood disasters are causing ‘climate migration’ within Canada

Summer 2021 saw a succession of record breaking disasters. Wildfires raged in Greece, Turkey, the United States and Canada. Floods hit western Europe and China and have caused hundreds of casualties. Unprecedented rainfall on the summit of Greenland also triggered massive ice melts. The release [...]
80% of fatal e-scooter crashes involve cars – new study reveals where and why most collisions occur

About 30 people in the United States have been killed riding electric scooters since 2018. Most – 80% – were hit by drivers of cars. Publicly available e-scooters arrived to U.S. cities in 2017 as an energy-efficient [...]

Private Dance Lessons in Waterloo and Kitchener Can Greatly Enhance Your Skills

A private lesson is an ideal approach to get your specific issues resolved. While private lessons can be considerably more costly than other lesson choices, they’re a practical approach to learn to ballroom dance in [...]
Snack your way to better health with bite-sized exercise breaks

The new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published by the World Health Organization are notable for what is missing: the minimum time for an exercise session. Similar to previous guidelines, these recognize the importance of [...]
Are sleep trackers accurate? Here’s what researchers currently know

An estimated one in three people report regular sleep complaints. So it’s hardly surprising people are more concerned than ever about getting enough sleep. This blossoming interest has seen an explosion of sleep trackers which measure how [...]

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