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Thursday, August 10, 2017
By: Jyllenna Wilke At least once a week, I make the mistake of looking at videos of dogs on Instagram and promptly text my boyfriend to tell him that I want a dog. When I drive by someone walking a dog, I seriously consider pulling over and asking to pet the dog. The biggest challenge... More
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
By Sarah Zutrauen, Department of Health Sciences Revenge. It often seems to be the first thing to cross someone’s mind when they are wronged. It can seem satisfying in the moment. Even justified. But is revenge actually sweet? Although vengeance may provide immediate satisfaction, it can also have unanticipated (and unwelcome) consequences... More
Monday, June 19, 2017
Weighing the Evidence on Sit-Stand desks for Weight Loss By Heather K. Neilson Sit-stand desks are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace. If you don’t use one yourself, you probably know someone who does. While sit-stand desks are perceived to be healthier than sitting, office workers and their managers might be interested to know... More
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
By Miski Dahir & Jyllenna Wilke It’s been said that the best therapists have fur and four legs, and many individuals can provide anecdotal evidence for the healing power of animals. The idea of animals playing a role in human health and well-being has been frequently found in literature and popular culture. In many... More
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Breaking the code: How seeking help can save lives By Andrea Poncia Health promotion campaigns often highlight the negative impacts of a harmful behaviour, and then provide information about healthier alternatives. It’s an approach that assumes the audience is capable of changing habits and behaviours, and it works best for things that are... More
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Red Meat Consumption Getting to the 'meat' of the issue By Imran Bagha, School of Public Policy & Administration The controversy around red meat consumption and its effects on human health is a 'hot topic' in today's media discourse. Recently the debate has been stimulated by a cultural shift towards vegetarianism, which frames red... More
Saturday, December 3, 2016
More than Farmland: Assessing the Impacts of the Central Experimental Farm on health of Ottawa’s residents By Keith Van Ryswyk & Paul Villeneuve, Department of Health Sciences Cities internationally recognize that features of the urban built environment have dramatic impacts on a number of environmental exposures that, in turn, are linked... More
Monday, May 23, 2016
Ever wondered what is meant by the microbiome? Natasha Prince explains some basic facts. What is it? Why are people studying it more today than they did 10 years ago? What should I know about the microbiome? Is it even important? Find out more in this video blog. This is one of the video... More
Sunday, May 8, 2016
By Jenna Coles, Department of Health Sciences It is estimated that by 2036 about 25% of the Canadian population will be over 65 years old. To meet the needs of these seniors, the demand for home and long-term care services is expected to grow. In response to the anticipation of such a financial burden,... More
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
By Vanessa Handley, Department of Health Sciences, Carleton University Kraft Dinner made with real cauliflower? What a great way to indulge without feeling as guilty. Think again. Kraft Dinner, among many other companies, is a culprit of using food marketing to create a false sense of health amongst consumers. What the packaging doesn’t tell... More
Saturday, April 9, 2016
By Susan Braedley, Associate Professor, School of Social Work Is it truly a sunnier day for health equity in Canada? It seems so. On Sunday, April 3, 2016, a packed hall at the War Museum listened attentively as Jane Philpott, federal Minister of Health, outlined her plan to address health inequities through a social... More
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
By Amanda Pappin, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Carleton University Ever paid attention to the black smoke rising out of the stack pipe of a transport truck? Caught that unmistakable hydrocarbon smell that goes along with it? Transportation of people and their goods is a major culprit for deteriorating the quality of our... More
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