Category Archives: Lifestyle

Is It True The Faster You Lose Weight The Quicker It Comes Back?

“Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss” by Nick Fuller, University of Sydney When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen … Continue reading

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Happy Wife, Happy Life? A Harmonious Relationship

“Happy wife, happy life? A harmonious relationship is the responsibility of both partners” by Cheryl Harasymchuk, Carleton University Relationships play a key role in people’s happiness. There are scholars who study how people maintain good quality relationships and the challenges they … Continue reading

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The Grandmother Effect Suggests That Proximity Is A Factor In Family Size

“The grandmother effect suggests that proximity is a factor in family size,” by Patrick Bergeron, Bishop’s University The human species is one of the very few, along with orcas and pilot whales, where females cease to be fertile after approximately … Continue reading

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Simple: How Finland Decreased Maternal Mortality Rates With A Cardboard Box

Finland has the world’s lowest mortality rate among babies and pregnant women. And all because of a cardboard box! The state gives expectant families a so-called “maternity box”. The starter package for new parents contains not only countless useful gifts … Continue reading

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Are You Under Digital Distress?

“Are you under digital distress? 3 ways tech triggers may be affecting your mental health” by Brittany Harker Martin, University of Calgary Mental Health Week, which runs from May 1 to 7, provides an opportunity to reflect on our collective well-being. … Continue reading

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How To Combat The Sexism Faced By Women Farmers

“How to combat the sexism faced by women farmers” by Amber Fletcher, University of Regina; Christie Newton, University of Regina, and Gina Grandy, University of Regina Although women have played crucial roles throughout the history of Canadian agriculture and agri-food — … Continue reading

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The Pandemic Deepened Gender Inequality In Dual-Career Households

“The pandemic deepened gender inequality in dual-career households” by Tina Sharifi, York University, Canada and Ayesha Tabassum, York University, Canada The switch to remote work because of the COVID-19 pandemic required dual-career couples to adapt to a new way of life. … Continue reading

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The Science Of Gossip: Four Ways To Make It Less Toxic

“The science of gossip: four ways to make it less toxic” by Jenny Cole, Manchester Metropolitan University Gossip gets a bad rap. There’s no doubt that the act of gossiping about someone can sometimes be damaging and negative. But there is … Continue reading

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Makerspaces: How To Help Kids Innovate From An Early Age

“Makerspaces: How to help kids innovate from an early age” by Janette Hughes, Ontario Tech University As community makerspaces begin to take root in Ontario’s elementary schools, students are behaving better. They are also getting higher grades. What are makerspaces? … Continue reading

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Four Habits Of Happy People

“Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist” by Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh, University of Central Lancashire What makes you happy? Maybe it’s getting up early to see the sunrise, hanging out with family and friends on a weekend, or … Continue reading

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