Source: Ben Cousins, ctvnews.ca, September 30, 2020 Recommendations for self-care include proper sleep, routine exercise, positive social connections and mental stimulation. TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, the stress of the situation can once again begin to weigh on Canadians. Dr. Shimi Kang, a mental health expert and clinical associate professor at the… Continue reading Tips for Mental Health During COVID’s Second Wave
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Apple-Mint Tea
Source: ctvnews.ca, September 22, 2020 It’s hard to deny the power of a warming drink — especially on those early fall evenings when even a slight breeze feels like a full-on blizzard. That’s why we love this sweet and soothing tea, in the style of teas sipped across the Middle East and North Africa —… Continue reading Apple-Mint Tea
Scientists Think They Know Why We Need Sleep
Source: Brooklyn Neustaeter, ctvnews.ca, September 21, 2020 Sleep is as important as food and it’s miraculous how well sleep matches the needs of our nervous system. TORONTO — While it is known that a lack of sleep can lead to severe health problems, much about the purpose and function of rest has remained a mystery.… Continue reading Scientists Think They Know Why We Need Sleep
Mood-Boosting Comfort Foods May Lower Stress During Challenging Times
The pandemic is causing uncertainty and upheaval in our everyday life, taking a toll on our routines, relationships and physical and mental health. Many of us have been turning to food for comfort, with sales of staples like meat, flour and eggs spiking in recent months. It could be due to biological drive. New research,… Continue reading Mood-Boosting Comfort Foods May Lower Stress During Challenging Times
World’s Most Expensive Sheep Sold for US$490,000
Source: CNN Digital Contact, ctvnews.ca, August 31, 2020 A bidding war drove the price up for the lamb, named Double Diamond A sheep sold for a record 350,000 guineas — or around $490,000 in American money — at an auction in Scotland this week. The lamb, named Double Diamond, had generated buzz before the Scottish… Continue reading World’s Most Expensive Sheep Sold for US$490,000