Heatstroke is the most severe heat illness. It occurs when the body’s temperature rises above 40oC. Left untreated, heatstroke quickly affects the muscles and internal organs like the brain, heart, kidneys, and liver. These organs stop functioning properly, which rapidly leads to death. There are two types: exertional and non-exertional (or classic) heatstroke. Exertional heatstroke can…
How do we overcome the power of procrastination? Here are five pieces of advice that you may find useful. Number 1: Try to avoid any distractions that will steer us away from our task. While you’re working, you can power off your phone or put it in another room so those Snapchat notifications don’t get the…
To gain a better understanding of why we procrastinate, I started to delve into the science behind this issue. During my research, I got a bit distracted and watched Netflix for half an hour straight, thinking I’d finish my research later, but that’s not the point. In our brain, there’s a section called the limbic…
What really is procrastination? As defined by Psychology Today, “procrastination is a negative form of delay related to anxiety, depression, or psychological distress”. Yet a simple definition doesn’t really encompass this very complex concept. As a consistent procrastinator, my favourite lines is “I’ll do it later”, and I’m sure many of you can relate. In…
Are you beginning to feel it? It’s like there’s something always there, watching you, waiting for you to notice it’s presence. Ready to hit you in the face if you try to ignore it, and prepared to offer you both success and failure at the same time. Cruel and kind in its own right. Extremely…
Here are some great tips that you can implement every day to help you eat healthier.
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Many people seem to like banana bread. I tried out four different recipes so you don’t have to. I did not include banana bread with add-ins like nuts or chocolate. All of them contain three bananas. Click on the links to find the full recipes. 1. To start, there’s a recipe from Mr. Breakfast. Please…
How effectively are Calgarians using their green bins?
I have recently come to the very obvious realization that practice is essential in order to improve. Now, it’s not like I didn’t know this before. It’s just that I realized how important practice is. I was stressed about math when I remembered an episode of Grey’s Anatomy in which Burke explained to Cristina that…
Since 2002, The Coca-Cola company hasn’t changed its coke flavourings. That was four days ago. For the first time in what seems like forever, the brand is launching two new flavours with a vintage look. The two flavours dubbed Coca-Cola Georgia Peach, and Coca-Cola California Raspberry will be popping up around american restaurants,…
Superfood. You may have heard of this term several times. And no, it’s not a lame comic book character. According to Merriam-Webster, a superfood is a food that is rich in compounds considered beneficial to a person’s health. Basically, it’s the healthiest of healthy foods. And I know that may sound daunting, but you may…
This week, 3 teachers and 14 students were the victims killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida.
The tech giant Amazon opened their brand new grocery store to the public, which eliminate checkout and aims to eliminate lines.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love cramming for super-stressful exams? No? Well, perhaps there’s a good reason. Surviving exam season can be quite the challenge at times, as we have to be able to balance hardcore study sessions with proper nutrition and sleep to keep us going. And, of course, the ever-present temptation…