Deadly Drug Becomes an Advertising Project
When I say the word Fentanyl, do you know what I’m talking about? Fentanyl is a drug usually prescribed through a slow release patch for cancer patients. It has slowly made its way onto our streets and into the hands of drug dealers. It can be ripped open and... Read more
The benefits of yoga for children
Downward dog? Warrior poses? Kids could careless about yoga, but the thing is, they should. Yoga provides not only a physical transformation but also mental stimulation and spiritual growth. Parents are a child’s first teacher and many have begun to educate their children about some of the many benefits... Read more
Sugar: A not so sweet love affair
At one point in history, this item was traded and highly sought after. It was the fuel that powered the engine of the slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the Caribbean’s, South and North America. British colonists called it “white gold” and some countries even used it... Read more
Kelsey’s scar
At a Kitchener restaurant, Kelsey Morrison reaches down to grab a wine craft to pour me the 8oz of Cabernet Sauvignon that I asked for. As she turns her back to the bar, her hair swings over her left shoulder revealing a deep scar, trailing down the length of... Read more
Getting in motion is key to lowering health risks
Research encourages physical activity as a way for individuals to avoid cancer, stroke, and heart disease. Although physical activity is highly recommended, going to the gym is not the only way to getting physically active. Kathleen Trotter, a personal trainer and columnist for the Globe and Mail, as well... Read more
Chikungunya virus new concern for travellers
Snowbirds travelling south for spring break should think about bringing bug spray to their hot destinations. Just ask Lindsay Lohan, who became violently ill after contracting the Chikungunya virus while vacationing in French Polynesia over the new year. Read more
Students get fit after New Year
Kyle Wyskiel reports on how students are getting back into shape after the holidays and how they can stay healthy by eating well and getting to the gym. The Humber gym provides fitness classes such as spinning, yoga and boot camp as well consultations with personal trainers to help... Read more
Bringing fair trade to Humber
Fair Trade week is here at Humber College, but will it catch on with students? Sponsored by the the Humber Public Interest Research Group (HumPIRG) the event aims to persuade the Humber administration through the student body to adopt a fair trade policy for businesses on campus. Supporters of... Read more
Canada drags its feet on a national suicide prevention strategy
In the time that it takes a person to change and upload their Facebook profile photo, another person has taken their life. According to the new report: Prevent Suicide – A Global Imperative, released by the World Health Organization, an estimated 800,000 people globally die by suicide. “This report... Read more