Andrew Stone
Contributions
Anxious about COVID-19? Stress can have lasting impacts on sperm and...
A study published in Nature Communications proved that environmental experiences (specifically chronic stress) can transmit into men’s sperm cells and can cause their children...
Spending time in nature reduces stress
Being so close to the forest and wildlife is one of
the great things UTM students have that most university students do not. A
study from...
LGBT health improves when friends are just like them
A study published in the Journal of
Aging and Health wanted to see how the health of members of the LGBT
community related to their experiences...
High tempo tunes for high fitness gains
A study published last month in Frontiers in Psychology found that high-tempo music during exercise can have many benefits,
including reduced fatigue and improved performance.
The...
Understanding THC levels in edibles
Until the
legalization of Marijuana in 2018, having any kind of understanding of
marijuana products would have been frowned upon. Consumers need to be able to
identify...
Exercise can improve brain functioning
Executive functioning in the brain is of critical importance as it
involves learning, working memory, and self-control. With time, all of us will
be subject to...
Losing weight? Here’s how to keep it off
A study from the California Polytechnic State University found that
individuals who have a greater quality of life, healthier habits, and better
coping and management strategies...
Cannabis affects driving hours after use
Driving sober is crucial for the safety of the drivers and the safety of
the people in our communities. A recent study from McLean Hospital’s...
Morally outraged: physiologly and politics
Politics and morality are often paired together and have a great deal of
influence on each other. Whenever there are decisions to be made, people...
Your diet can affect your mental health
They will have to demonstrate the good ball movement and pressure that was on display today and perform better at the free throw line....
Sleep deprivation is worse than we thought
As students, we all know what it’s like
rushing to finish assignments for an 11:59 p.m. deadline, or studying for
tomorrow’s test into the early hours...
Addictive de-vices: how to unplug in 2019
The beginning of
a digital addiction crisis seems to be on the way, and this is no mystery to
many people. A report published in the...
Working out men’s health in Movember
The annual
tradition of Movember has arrived again, where men’s health is the focal issue
all throughout November. A report from Harvard Health Publishing lays out...
Treating depression just got more effective
Depression is one of the most
destructive mental illnesses, and most people have likely suffered from
depression, or have known someone who has dealt with the...
Not all fruits and veggies are good for you
The transition to a plant-based diet is on the rise all over the world.
While many people are making the switch for health or sustainability...
Healthy eating also needs to sound tasty
Taste is
often the most important factor when choosing what we eat, and it is no secret
that people will avoid healthier options because they don’t...