How gym closures can significantly impact mental health
On October 9th, the Ford government announced the mandatory closure of all gyms and indoor fitness centres in the Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa regions....
Circadian rhythms’ effect on Olympic performance
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour internal clocks that are essential for our bodies to function well. Ticking in the background, our circadian rhythm influences psychological...
UTM’s New Mental Health Resources
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Office of Student Affairs has developed a Mental Health Supports website for its students, faculty, and staff. The primary categories include mental...
The Underdog hopes to inspire with passion and hard work
Unlike many athletes coming from athletic families, Mathushan Srikannathasan started his basketball journey late at the age of 10 and professional basketball at 13.
To...
Performance of fabrics for home-made masks against the spread of COVID–19
Quarantine during the current COVID-19 pandemic has provided many with the time and opportunity to get in touch with their creative sides. With the...
Correcting COVID-19 Misconceptions Requires Caution
When someone says something false, we usually turn to the facts: the credible, educational material in an attempt to sway them elsewhere. Correcting misconceptions...
The Be Well UTM Fair teaches students about wellness as they...
With most of our classes happening online, it is difficult to have the university experience most students are used to, and one that first-year...
The Raptors Are Out. What Now?
After a devastating game-seven loss, the Toronto Raptors are now eliminated from the NBA playoffs, leaving the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in...
Research suggests you are what you say
We’ve heard the expression, “You are what you eat,” which is true to some extent. But how many of us have heard that “we...
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting into Fitness
The first time you step into the gym, it can look intimidating.
With so many different machines, equipment, sections, and free weights, it can be...
New research claims ‘loneliness’ may be the greatest threat to humanity’s...
In 2019, the World Health Organization declared that loneliness is a major health concern worldwide. A year earlier, the UK appointed its first Minister...
By “preparing young girls to be great women,” Salee Johnson-Edwards is...
Salee Johnson-Edwards’ basketball career began, like many, when she was a child in her hometown of Brampton, Ontario. "I just picked up a ball...