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For athletes, COVID-19 means more than cancelled competitions. Having their athletic goals put on hold and their training routines disrupted can take a toll on athletes’ mental health.
Children in our schools are the latest at risk in a brave new age of surveillance and data control that is being catalyzed by hasty educational technology decisions under COVID-19.
Don’t medicalize all anguish and existential despair, says a registered psychotherapist. Consider earlier traumas and 7 books about suffering and survival.
The effective integration of science into policy-making improves legislation and leads to effective solutions for society — and not only during times of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
As Canadians yearn for a return to normal life, experts will rely on the latest data to determine the safest ways to come out of the coronavirus pandemic. Making that data transparent is essential.
Que l’on soit ou non en situation de crise, l’intégration efficace de la science dans la prise de décisions politiques améliore les projets de loi et mène à des solutions efficaces pour la société.
It’s clear that our post-pandemic future will be different. Current signs of good will amid entrepreneurial initiatives give us some cause for optimism.
The decision to reschedule the Olympic and Paralympic Games was the right move. But how should we decide whether and when the Games should now be held?
Keeping kids active in winter can be a challenge, as cold temperatures and icy conditions often mean more time indoors. Here’s how to maintain a healthy activity level throughout Canadian winters.
La construction d'infrastructures prend du temps. Pour développer le transport durable, le Canada doit investir dans des infrastructures de haute qualité et respectueuses de l'environnement.
Building infrastructure takes time. To develop sustainable transportation, Canada needs to invest in high-quality infrastructure that will enable us to make environmentally friendly travel choices.
Le prochain budget fédéral sera déterminant pour le Nord canadien. Le gouvernement mettra-t-il l'argent nécessaire pour réaliser ses nombreuses priorités en Arctique?
This Valentine’s Day, a researcher reveals some insights after conducting interviews with young university undergrads to explore their sex lives, dating and intimacy.
La déclaration ne signifie pas que le risque pour les Canadiens a changé, plutôt que le Canada doit intervenir pour aider les pays dont les systèmes de soins de santé sont plus faibles.
The declaration does not mean the risk to Canadians has changed, but it does mean Canada must step up to help those countries with weaker heath-care systems.
Les probiotiques règlent des problèmes de santé et sont recherchés tant par les consommateurs que les professionnels de la santé. Ils représentent aujourd'hui un marché multi-milliardaire.
People seeking mental health care still encounter stigma, even within the health system. New tools for teaching and sharing information may help address it.