Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…
Last summer, I took a cooking class and I was amazed by this simple, yet delicious dish. I thought you should have the opportunity to make and try it yourself. The recipe mixes both Kraft dinner and pizza together. The two taste wonderful on their own, but imagine these mixed together! Here is the recipe: …
Have you heard of Encounters With Canada? It’s a camp that allows you to visit Ottawa and learn what your future may look like. They offer several camps: Medicine and Health, Arts and Culture, Canada Remembers, Ecology and Environment…
In Canada, we like to think of ourselves as the “True Great North,” unaffected by the cold. We joke about living in igloos, skiing to school and having pet polar bears.
So what’s all this complaining I always hear about it being cold out?
I hope that by now we’ve pretty much decided on how to spend the summer. Some of us will be working, some travelling, some just hanging out and seeing their friends, and some going to summer school (sadly, I am one of those people). But if you still have no idea, have no fear! There…
With the possibility of the nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, many are asking about how nuclear radiation leads to the presence of diseases within the human body. This curiosity was echoed by my recent viewing of video of the experiences of the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings: White Light/Black Rain.…
Here’s a safey video I made with a friend for Work Safe Alberta. Enjoy! [youtube zmEW4TX1D90]
Exercise is an important activity in life that everyone should factor into their schedule. However not everyone is doing it correctly. I catch myself and many other people not warming up or stretching before activity. There are far more benefits to warming up than there are negatives. A few reasons why you should warm up…
*pop**pop* The all too familiar sound of someones knuckes cracking is nothing out of the ordinary. Though we have been warned by people (mothers especially) that in doing so, it will cause arthritis. People crack their knuckles for many reasons such as to relieve stress, nervousness, boredom or simply because they can. Personally I cringe…
Stop the fast food! Or at least, eat less red meat. Here’s a stickler for many people. What produces more greenhouse gases: rearing cattle or driving a car? The answer may surprise you, because it sure surprised me. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, those farmed-raised cows produce more than…
Finally summer- like weather has arrived to Calgary and hopefully it will stick around for awhile. With nice weather comes a lot of time spent out in the sun. In moderation the sun provides a great source of vitamin D, it can uplift your mood and give a nice glowing tan. On the other hand,…
The Multicultural Youth Health and Well-Being Conference is only weeks away! You may have seen my earlier post for this event and thought to yourself “I’ll sign up next week”. But somehow, next week was about a month ago (oops). 😉 It’s not too late to still register! If you are interested in attending this…
Born in the small town, Clavering, Essex, of England, Jamie Oliver is a English chef with a vision to change the way we eat. For the past decade, Jamie has launched numerous campaigns in United Kingdom raising awareness about the importance of eating healthy food. Now, he has extended his vision to change people’s habit of…
I don’t know many people who hate sweets, but it seems that we sometimes have sugar cravings and don’t know why. One view is that sweets are associated with fun, happiness, or celebration. If you win a basketball game, you could celebrate with ice-cream. Some people have sugar cravings because it is a routine or…
Sadly enough, exams are right around the corner. *Sigh* This year, though we’re all going to ace them, right? Right? Yes, you will! That is, if you prepare properly. Here’s are some of the most recommended tips for exam preparation. Remember, they may not all work for you, so chose some that do and stick…