The most influential Black athletes of the 2010s
To commemorate Black history month here in North America, The Medium’s Sports section will be listing some of the most dominant and influential Black athletes...
Health workers most at risk for mental health problems during pandemic
We’ve connected via zoom and social media but remain more disconnected than ever before. With everything online and virtual, most of us have noticed...
Annela Tchouadep inspires others to be okay with being multi-faceted
Annela Tchouadep finished her undergrad at UTM with a biology specialist. Annela described the program as very intense. She heard second year was the...
University of Saskatchewan finds troubling impacts of Covid-19 Isolation on University...
Confined to learning from home, isolated from their peers, students and their daily schedules have arguably been most notably affected by the pandemic. The University...
Science and religion share common ground when it comes to stress
A study from the University of Illinois, led by Florin Dolcos, examines how religion and psychology use similar strategies to cope with difficult situations and emotions....
Keep Sharp! Optimize your cognitive function for the present and the...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, gained global recognition as he reported on 9/11. Since then, Dr. Gupta has won multiple...
This is what loneliness looks like in your brain
Covid-19 cases and death reach dangerous levels in Ontario, and many people are concerned about their loved ones, their jobs, resources, and the future. Within this...
Music-induced emotions and the brain
Your favourite songs influence your mood and personality as much as they influence specific areas of your brain. A study from the University of Turku,...
Being alone and being social are both parts of being human
Being alone and being in company are both key components to being human. As we settle into a second wave of lockdown, the negative...
Hand sanitizer doesn’t have to have alcohol to be effective
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website makes numerous recommendations on how to prevent one from contracting Covid-19. These suggestions include wearing masks and gloves, cleaning...
Looking for Upper Body Strength? Advice from a Certified Personal Trainer
With minimal equipment, gym closures, and virtual classes, gaining muscle strength can be difficult at home. Gyms have been closed for a while, and...
What happens in the bodies of elite runners?
Throughout the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many have turned to outdoor running to maintain their fitness. But ever wonder what it would take to run...