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Impulsivity Makes You More Likely to Binge Eat During Times of Stress

  In time of stress and adversity, many of us seek comfort in food, which should not come as any surprise. Food is delicious, food is fun, and at times food even seems like everything. Although it’s completely acceptable to have a treat every now and then, turning food into a consistent solution to life’s […]

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Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Reducing Memory Deficits in Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people worldwide, and is most pronounced by devastating symptoms of severe memory loss. Symptoms first appear at the age of 65, and two proteins, tau and amyloid beta, are attributed to the progression of the disease. However, the direct link of these proteins to memory losses still remains unclear. Tau […]

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Sleep More, Worry Less

With final exams, term papers, and other deadlines steadily approaching, there is much to worry about for students these days. As if the stress of these events wasn’t enough, the worry for the stressors itself may also be harmful to one’s wellbeing. Many plague themselves with repetitive negative thoughts that may eventually bestow a feeling […]

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Breaking Barriers to Overcoming Mental Illness

To many, simply raising awareness may seem like an ineffective approach to battle mental illness. However, by removing the attached stigma, individuals are greatly empowered in taking the first step to feeling better, seeking treatment. Approximately 20% of Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and although there are several resources available for […]

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