what 70 years of research tells us about children and screens

what 70 years of research tells us about children and screens

Ask any parent and it’s likely they’ll tell you they’re worried about their kids’ screen time. A 2021 poll found it was Australian parents’ number one health concern for their kids – ahead of cyberbullying and unhealthy diets. But how worried should parents be? The information that’s out there can be confusing. Some psychologists have compared it to smoking (amid …

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How To Build A Routine That Will Change Your Life + Tips For Productivity & Healthy Habits

How To Build A Routine That Will Change Your Life + Tips For Productivity & Healthy Habits

Establishing positive rituals and routines has the power to transform your life completely. Most people want to feel energized, get healthier, and improve their productivity. However, making significant lifestyle changes can feel daunting. The key is to start small by implementing intentional morning and evening rituals. Gradually building up these routines creates momentum to form life-altering habits over time. Start …

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10 Surprising Health Benefits and Uses of Peaches

10 Surprising Health Benefits and Uses of Peaches

Peaches — or Prunus persica — are small fruit with a fuzzy peel and a sweet white or yellow flesh. They’re thought to have originated in China more than 8,000 years ago (1). Peaches are related to plums, apricots, cherries, and almonds. They’re considered drupes or stone fruit because their flesh surrounds a shell that houses an edible seed. They …

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. His early publications (The Natural Mind and From Chocolate to Morphine) focused on exploring altered states of consciousness. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). …

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The Intermittent Fasting Diet Promises Weight Loss

The Intermittent Fasting Diet Promises Weight Loss

The Snake Diet is an extreme intermittent fasting diet founded by self-described fasting coach Cole Robinson. It promotes fasting and then eating in a brief one- to two-hour window. While the Snake Diet website makes numerous claims, including tighter, clearer skin, a revved-up metabolism, and reversal of type 2 diabetes, the diet’s founder is not a qualified healthcare professional (there’s no …

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Ask the Dentist: The importance of dental hygiene

Ask the Dentist: The importance of dental hygiene

Dental hygiene is a double-edged sword. Your oral hygiene starts at home, you are your own personal hygienist, but then there is an elevated professional who will clean your teeth, manage your oral health and instruct you at each dental hygiene appointment at what could be better. Dental hygiene is a double-edged sword. Your oral hygiene starts at home, you …

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USask expands mental health support for students

USask expands mental health support for students

Open this photo in gallery: Students navigate the University of Saskatchewan from The Bowl, an area located in the heart of the campus.supplied Donors boost funding for counsellors, group therapy delivery and peer-health programming Studying for a dream career, cementing friendships and enjoying the fun and new experiences that define students’ years at university can also come with tough times …

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These Crazy Habits Will Change Your Life

These Crazy Habits Will Change Your Life

We all aspire to live our best lives and become the optimal versions of ourselves. But with busy schedules and entrenched routines, it’s easy to get stuck in patterns that hold us back from reaching our full potential. What if making small, consistent changes to your daily habits could lead to remarkable transformations in your health, productivity, relationships, and overall …

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