Content tagged “health”
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Mental health doctor prescribes a good dose of nature
Dr. Shimi Kang is a psychiatrist and author. Currently, she is the Medical Director of Child and Youth Mental Health for Vancouver Coastal Health. Her book, The Tiger and The... More »
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Bean leaves, bedbugs and biomimicry
Scientists often come up with new discoveries, technologies or theories. But sometimes they rediscover what our ancestors already knew. A couple of recent findings show we have a lot to learn from our forebears — and nature — about bugs. More »
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Stressed at work? Add a daily dose of green
Does regular time in nature make you calmer? More alert? Happier? Let's all get into the nature habit. It can make our lives better. More »
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Connect with nature to reduce stress
Melissa Lem is a Toronto family physician who works and hikes in rural and remote communities across Canada. She holds a faculty appointment with the Department of Family and Community... More »
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Unlock the power of everyday nature
Researchers around the world conclude: time in nature makes us smarter, healthier and happier. More »
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Wind power opponents may be blowing hot air
When it comes to wind power, we have to be careful to ensure that impacts on the environment and on animals such as birds and bats are minimized, and we should continue to study possible effects on health. But we must also be wary of false arguments against it. More »
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Keep toxins out of the water...and us!
Whether it goes down the kitchen sink, the laundry drains, gets flushed down the toilet, or goes down the storm sewer, cleaning toxins end up in our lakes, rivers and oceans — and eventually — in you! More »
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Healthy kids need time in nature
We need a national strategy to get our kids eating healthy foods and being active in nature. More »
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Fighting Dry Skin Naturally
Plagued by dry, itchy skin? You're not alone. We're well into winter and the season is taking its toll! Luckily, relief is probably hiding in your pantry. Or your fridge.... More »
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Let's stand up for our right to a healthy environment
It's time to address Canada's dismal and worsening environmental record. If all of us work together, we can make it happen. More »
