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Kombucha craze: The importance of gut health
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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 Gingerade brew. But do any of us really know what the benefits of drinking kombucha are? Do we even know if there are benefits? Sure, it says organic on the…
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Ways to stay healthy and active beyond the gym
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Gyms have began re-opening their doors after the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in March 2020. Even with gyms open, many people have many understandable objections for going to the gym. Here are some fun ways to stay active at home! If you are back at your university housing or staying at home this semester, it…
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The commodification of face masks
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Face masks have very quickly become a global necessity. The Regional Council of Waterloo recently passed bylaws requiring the wearing of face coverings on public transit as well as all enclosed spaces. Those who are found guilty of disobeying bylaw are subject to fines upwards of $1,000. Prices for face masks have skyrocketed since the…
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NEWSFLASH: Biodiversity in university makes students thirsty
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In 2007, Kate Middleton and Prince William ended their relationship after nearly four years in the spotlight. The BBC reported on this end of an era, claiming that the breakup was due to the grounding and locale of their relationship. William and Kate were university sweethearts. As per the article’s author, university relationships are often…
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