Looking into Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
The belief that marijuana is an addictive substance has been a point of social and medical debate for over a century While occasional users may overlook the addictive potential...
Unpacking Trauma and Mental Health
As human beings, we go through life experiencing everything as a blur One of the fascinating parts of humanity is looking into how certain negative and traumatic experiences can...
Snore your way to success by improving your sleep quality
File photo Lack of sleep might be the underlying culprit of issues with day-to-day motivation, mood, and health Exam season is around the corner; use the following tips to...
Laurier research collaboration studies the accessibility and health benefits of parks in Canada
Park Seek, a pan-Canadian research project led by Western University, is studying the accessibility and quality of parks across Canada with researchers at Wilfrid Laurier...
The Wellness Centre is here to help
Laurier’s Wellness Centres provide physical, emotional and mental health services and resources for students on both campuses “The services that are offered at the...
Five Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in a Pandemic
Amid a never-ending pandemic, it’s easy to become overwhelmed It’s even easier when the months are cold and our loved ones are held at a distance Avoiding illness and putting...
Making the most of your Reading Week
Photo by Darien Funk Reading week is fast approaching For the students who moved off-campus for their class, they have a chance to go back home this coming week Of course,...
Kombucha craze: The importance of gut health
Contributed image Over the past few years, kombucha has exploded across the health food market You can’t walk through a grocery store without being force-fed GT Dave’s...
The importance of a healthy lifestyle for mental health
File photo Before I get started, I should add that I’m not a doctor nor a medical professional—I’m barely an arts major Everything I’m writing on below I have learned...
The vices with vaping: A dangerous habit that’s taking over teen and young adult culture
“Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray” I remember this poster hanging up in my high school health classroom If you smoke, no one will want to kiss you Oh, the...