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Kindness and its connection to mental health
We live in a society where it is increasingly common for people to look out for themselves, and themselves only, and honestly, who can blame them? It’s easy to forget to think of others when we have...
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What is CBD?
With the legalization of cannabis officially enacted recently in Canada, the substance has found its way to the forefront of many discussions about its health effects. While its use recreationally is...
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What is Naloxone?
Opioid abuse is terrifying. The effects that abuse can have on a person can be catastrophic and life changing. With more people overdosing on opioids than ever before, In 2017, 1,250 people died from...
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Brock student-athletes, coaches discuss the importance of mental health
Photo Credit: Brock Men’s Hockey Twitter With Bell Let’s Talk set to take place on January 30, Brock Sports has already turned its focus on the initiative in support of ending the stigma around mental...
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Simple tips when fighting that annoying cold
Winter has finally arrived and along with it, the inevitable sickness is never far behind. Colds make it difficult to concentrate, especially if you’re trying to battle through it in lecture....
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Ranking bottled water companies
We all know that drinking enough water is essential to staying healthy, but sometimes, having a glass of water is easier said than done. Often if you’re travelling to foreign countries, the tap water...
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Recognizing and fighting burnout
In recent years, young people have begun valuing themselves based on their productivity. The busier we are, the better. We are told that in order to get ahead, in order to land our dream jobs, we must...
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Tips to beat your sleep deprivation
Life as a student can be demanding; the balance between class, homework and other commitments have the ability to drain your energy quite easily. The only way to truly replenish that energy is through...
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Safe alcohol tips for St. Patrick’s Day
One of the most anticipated holidays of the year for many university students is just around the corner — St. Patrick’s Day. While the traditionalists may be spending the day at church in honour of...
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Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek battling pancreatic cancer
When Alex Trebek posted a video via Jeopardy!’s social media accounts announcing that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, the whole world came together to offer their support and...
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How harmful is vaping?
In our modern society, it’s likely that you’ve encountered or seen something known as “vaping.” This has become a trend that has picked up in popularity over the years. The Government of Canada...
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Ice or heat, which one is better?
It seems as if fire and water are almost always connected; putting out fires, cooking, those Shaquille O’Neal icyhot commercials, Avatar from the mid-2000s, etc. The same can be said when treating...
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How to make healthy-ish meals in residence
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Gerry Ramen, chicken fingers and the occasional burrito; the diet of a student living in residence can often leave much to be desired. Honestly, who can blame them? They’re not...
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So you got a sunburn: what now?
Photo Credit: Getty Images We all know that sunburns can cause skin cancer and a host of other issues, but sometimes you take steps to avoid one and come home with a red face regardless. Sunburns are...
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Badgers come back against Gryphons
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Gerry The rivalry between the Guelph Gryphons and the Brock Badgers continued on Thursday night as the Badgers secured a 4-3 overtime win in an intense matchup. It’s not on the...
View ArticleHow to have safe sexual and romantic relationships during COVID-19
Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of life, including romantic and sexual relationships. Despite the pandemic, university students continue to date, socialize...
View ArticleHow to avoid the flu this fall
Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash October has nearly come to an end and that means that cold and flu season is officially upon us. With COVID-19 still here for the foreseeable future,...
View ArticleSweet treats to make this Halloween
Photo Credit: Sarah Gualtieri via Unsplash This Saturday is Halloween and while our usual ways of celebrating might be off the table, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate at all. Even if you can’t...
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