Category Archives: News

An Honest Portrayal of Depression

Posted on November 3, 2013 by jessmae

On Friday, the front cover of the Globe and Mail caught my attention. In the Arts section, there was an article dedicated to an artist’s online comic that reveals her personal experience with severe depression. I grabbed the Arts section … Continue reading →

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High Blood Sugar May Affect Memory

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Jennifer Pooni

A recent article from USA Today suggests that people with Type 2 Diabetes have a harder time performing memory tasks. The study was able to find a correlation between chronic high glucose levels and poor memory in the participants, among which … Continue reading →

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“Burdened” by Guilt….Literally?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Nav Mangat

While guilt is useful in regulating moral behaviour, it can bring with it unwanted feelings of tension and regret. A recent study by Princeton researchers Martin Day and Ramona Bobocel has shown that unethical, guilt-inducing memories may affect specific physical … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Consumption May Slow Brain Development

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Nav Mangat

In today’s busy world, it’s difficult for most people to be alert and productive unless they have their morning cup of coffee. Various negative effects of excessive caffeine consumption are widely known, such as dehydration and withdrawal symptoms. However, a … Continue reading →

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Depression During Pregnancy

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jennifer Pooni

Depression in pregnant women can not only affect the mother, but the fetus as well. Some of the consequences that can occur as a result of depression during pregnancy include a failure to seek prenatal care, an improper diet, and … Continue reading →

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