Wednesday, June 24, 2020Making Yourself Matter: the Science of Self-AwarenessBy Veronica Zuccala, Department of Neuroscience The spread of COVID-19 has created stress worldwide and continues to disrupt our day-to-day lives, making it very difficult to sustain healthy habits. Even as we seek to find a new normal, health care professionals and public figures continue to encourage us to “stay home” and “take time... MoreThursday, April 9, 2020The Social Media Megaphone: Good or Bad?By Jyllenna Wilke, Department of Neuroscience Before the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled COVID-19 a pandemic, they had declared an infodemic. They defined this as “an overabundance of information (some accurate and some not) that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and guidance when they need it”. In the media, as... MoreWednesday, March 4, 2020A Call to Action: Collaboration and Teamwork in Scientific Research in GrenadaBy Nick Dirienzo, Department of Health Sciences (Carleton University) & Julia Walker, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Dalhousie University) Any time you want to achieve something great, collaboration and teamwork are a necessity, not an option. You learn this one way or another if you have ever pursued greatness, whether in the... MoreSunday, January 19, 2020A Semester as Sally: Understanding Student Stress and Mental HealthBy Sabina Franklyn, Department of Psychology Since a few catchy news articles in the popular media back in 2012 pointing to a mental health crisis at universities in Canada, the seriousness of mental health issues on our campuses has been increasingly recognized (Lunau, 2012). A survey conducted at McMaster University in Ontario triggered... MoreSunday, December 1, 2019“I’m tired” – the cause of the hallmark university student statement debunkedBy Olivia Richards, Department of Psychology “I’m tired!” This phrase is well used, if not excessively among students on any university campus. Students are notorious for proclaiming their exhaustion, their desire for sleep, and their inability to withstand an entire lecture without dozing off. It appears that a student’s view on the... MoreWednesday, October 16, 2019Exploring Links between Bonds with Pets & Human Well-BeingBy Maria Pranschke, M.Sc., Department of Neuroscience Can having a pet improve your health? Ask any pet owner with a close relationship to their dog or cat and you’ll probably get a resounding “Yes!” Many researchers will also tell you that the scientific findings regarding the association between having pets and health look pretty... MoreWednesday, October 9, 20192019 One HEALtH Student Challenge Launch EventThis past Friday marked the official launch of the 2019 One HEALtH Student Challenge! The kickoff event featured 2 fascinating guest speakers, several expert consultants, 6 graduate mentors, and 30+ excited undergraduate competitors eager to start tackling this year’s topic from a One Health perspective. The students came from a wide range of... MoreWednesday, September 18, 2019A Healthy Gut: A Promising Solution for AnxietyBy Chaya Kandegedara, M.Sc., Department of Neuroscience It is quite likely that you know someone – a close friend, a relative, or even yourself – who suffers from anxiety. With increasing stress and demands from social media, work, and day-to-day life, the incidence of anxiety has increased, and generalized anxiety disorder can affect up... MoreWednesday, August 21, 2019Graduate Mentor Position: 2019 One HEALtH Student ChallengeNote: We are no longer accepting applications for graduate student mentors. Thanks to all who applied! Hello All, The CHAIM Centre will be hosting the 2019 One HEALtH Student Challenge and we are currently seeking graduate student mentors to support the participating student groups. To learn more about the One HEALtH Student Challenge please... MoreWednesday, May 15, 2019Driving Safety For TeensMost of us know that driving comes with many risks and that driving can be dangerous. However, thankfully, there are many things we can do to make driving a safer experience for us and for the others on the road. For teenagers, it's really important to learn how to make driving safer as they... MoreLoad More → Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/chaimcentre/?p=2471