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The Physical tolls of stress
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Stress is experienced by everyone on a variety of levels due to many different reasons. It is no secret that stress is uncomfortable and triggers many health issues. I argue that it is becoming increasingly worse for students to manage, and the physical tolls of stress are not fully realized by young adults. Ironically, our…
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Bell Let’s Talk about mental health initiatives
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Jan 28 will mark Bell’s 10th Annual Let’s Talk days, raising both money and awareness for mental health. Last year, the initiative generated approximately $7,719,371 for mental health programs. This year, both Pinterest and TikTok have joined the cause, which means that Bell will donate five cents for every text, tweet, TikTok video, and Snapchat…
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Surviving second semester and the second wave of COVID-19
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After a well-deserved extended break, Golden Hawks returned to their virtual classrooms on Monday amongst stricter lockdown policies throughout Ontario. This term will pose the Laurier community with new challenges as it battles computer burnout from virtual schooling and harsher weather. Three weeks off from the normal routines of school was much needed but may…
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Balancing mental health during final exams with activity
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As the cold weather settles in and the final exam period just around the corner, stress and overexertion are at a high on the Wilfrid Laurier campuses. Manage these stressful times with small activities to recharge and boost your mood. Each final exam period leaves Laurier students with higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression…
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Places around Waterloo Region to get you outdoors and relieve stress
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It’s not a far stretch to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge cause of stress for many people, in more ways than one. The problem is that it seems as though it’s harder and harder for people to find healthy ways to relieve stress. With the “red zone” rules, gyms are shut…
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How to prepare yourself for the most frightening winter in decades
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Cystic acne, seasonal depression and frostbitten fingers: winter is already painful. Throw in a pandemic to the mix and I’m not quite sure how we’re all going to make it through the merry season. The chronic eczema is enough to send you into a fit of flaky, blistering rage. So, it’s important to prepare ourselves…
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Strategies for staying sane during a winter pandemic
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While we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for months on end, we have yet to endure the pandemic during the harshest winter months. As the frigid Canadian winter approaches, it’s crucial to start thinking about ways to maintain a mentally and physically healthy lifestyle. As we’ll soon begin to see the temperature dip below zero, here…
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Laurier hosts bi-annual Thrive Week to foster positive mental health
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Wilfrid Laurier’s bi-annual Thrive Week looked a little different last month, taking place virtually from Oct. 19 to 23 and Oct. 26 to 30. “We know that this is a busy time for students and feeling disconnected can add more stress to what is already a really challenging situation,” Nathan Reeve, wellness education coordinator at…
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Winter is coming: Surviving Canada’s harsh winter season amidst a pandemic
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Despite Dec. 21 marking the first official day of winter, Waterloo has already experienced its first snowfall on Nov. 1, bringing down most of the colourful leaves on the trees and leaving a thin layer of snow on rooftops. With these clear indications that winter is coming sooner rather than later, Canadians must prepare for…
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Mental health resources at Laurier amidst COVID-19
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Since March, COVID-19 has introduced numerous challenges for people across the world. One of the most prevailing issues faced by Canadians that has been brought on by COVID-19 is the strain the pandemic has put on mental health and wellness. According to a study done by the Angus Reid Institute, 50 per cent of Canadians…
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