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“Health is not a condition of matter, but of mind” - MARY BAKER EDDY

Research

The Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer

Most cases are discovered at later stages due to its difficult detection, which is why ovarian cancer is often termed ‘The Silent Killer’...

The Bystander Effect

The bystander effect is a simple concept: when in an emergency situation, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no...

Exploring Nonverbal Communication

Author: Kaz Shuji “Actions speak louder than words.” What exactly does this mean in the context of interpersonal communication? When we...

Medicine

A Brief History of Antibiotics

When you think of antibiotics, you likely have the word "penicillin" floating around there somewhere. Penicillin was one of the first...

The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood

Although many generous Canadians already donate blood regularly, the more donors there are, the better. But why is blood demand so high?...

Music and the Brain: Cerebral Activity in Patients with Neurological Disorders

Does listening to music have any effect on the brain? Research has shown that music can positively impact the brain whether it is evoking...

Health & Well-Being

Hormonal Contraceptives’ Impact on Mood

Author: Maria Ibrahim Introduction Hormonal contraception comes in a variety of forms. Hormonal contraception includes oral birth control...

The Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths on the Body and Health

Author: Serena Amarakoon What are Epsom Salts? Epsom salts are small, white crystals used for various purposes of medicinal treatments....

Health Risks of the Reusable Menstrual Cup

Author: Maria Ibrahim Reusable menstrual products (ex: homemade cloth pads) have been around for centuries, and their present utilization...

Blog Posts

The Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths on the Body and Health

Author: Serena Amarakoon What are Epsom Salts? Epsom salts are small, white crystals used for various purposes of medicinal treatments....

Genomics: A New Field of Medicine on the Rise

The path in which genomics is currently headed suggests much about the future of science and medicine. It is possible that we will be...

Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Mental Health

Competitive sports have shown to decrease symptoms pertaining to both anxiety and depression, while conjointly encouraging self-esteem...

Psychology & Mental Health

Hormonal Contraceptives’ Impact on Mood

Author: Maria Ibrahim Introduction Hormonal contraception comes in a variety of forms. Hormonal contraception includes oral birth control...

Toxic Relationships: Definition, Signs, and Advice

“Love should never cost you your peace. It should never cost you your joy. It should never cost you your happiness. If there’s more...

The Bystander Effect

The bystander effect is a simple concept: when in an emergency situation, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no...

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