How you choose to represent your travels on your resume is akin to a work of art. After all, you want to sound professional and showcase the skills you’ve learned while living a transient, out-of-the-box kind of lifestyle. You want your…
Trame Therapy is a natural, vibrational way to alleviate anxiety
BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Imagine waking up, and immediately wanting to go back to sleep. You’re so tired already and the day hasn’t even begun. You’re tired because you think of all the things that have to be done today, and…
Study finds that dancing is the most effective activity for preventing Alzheimer’s
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you’re looking to sharpen your brain, you can put down the crosswords and sudokus and opt for a night of dancing instead. While any and all physical activity is beneficial, a study published in Frontiers of…
Which countries are (and will be) leading the renewable energy revolution?
In the words of Bob Marley, the times are a-changing. Unfortunately, change can take a while to truly kick in, and that’s what we’re learning as we struggle to overhaul an energy economy for the needs of the 21st century.…
New research is rewriting the origins of our relationships with our furry friends
On an average morning, you might wake up to the sound of your dog scratching at the door to go outside and do its business. Or you might wake up after your cat plops its furry ass on your face…
Salt therapy is being used to treat lung and skin problems
BY: NADIA ZAIDI From eczema to psoriasis, and even asthma, salts are being hailed as a beneficial form of alternative treatment for various ailments. It might seem like a stretch because we’re usually told to stay away from excess salt…
11 Hiking hygiene tips to take with you on your next trail adventure
Keeping up with hiking hygiene seems to take more effort than usual. But keeping your body healthy and strong is of the utmost importance when preparing for a day’s trek. So how do you do this, exactly? Here are some…
I don’t need to go makeup free to discover my “true” beauty
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I can almost hear the snarky remarks, and chuckles when we talk about women and makeup. Whether we want to admit it or not, makeup is one of those things that elicits amusement from the opposite sex.…
Turmeric is a potential aid against precancerous cells
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Turmeric may kill precancerous cells, and is deservedly the newest superfood to hit the market by storm. I’ve chronicled my experience consuming turmeric regularly over the period of three weeks. After reaping some profound benefits, I swear by…
New material of the future is cheaper and more versatile than traditional solar cells
Solar energy encompasses a lot of parallel engineering fields. In many ways, it’s not really like any other power generation field available. Rather than “power plants,” you have “solar farms”, which spread a vast array of kilowattage across a very…
One less whale died on shore thanks to the intervention of hundreds of people
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO It seems like there is always news of people putting wildlife in danger for a cool story or photograph. Whether its dolphins, turtles, or a harmful animal spectacle people have shown they do not not always have…
Hiking Safety: Ten tips to help keep you safe on the trail
So you’ve decided to go hiking and experience the beautiful sights, sounds, and smells of nature. But have you thought about hiking safety and what you should do to keep yourself in tip-top shape on the trail? Easy hiking safety tips…
The contraceptive debate: IUDs vs. birth control pills
Birth control: because you don’t want to get pregnant. Okay, so that was a brash generalization because as most of us know, birth control can be used for purposes other than baby prevention. Once you’ve decided to go on birth…
Pro-anorexia websites need to be criminalized
BY: NADIA ZAIDI At a time when hate speech and propaganda are igniting civil and world conflict, filtering what we read online is of paramount importance. Currently, there are underground websites that promote eating disorders, and they should be criminalized.…
Pakistan is putting the U.S. to shame on transgender rights, but the rest of the LGBTQ community is being left behind
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Pakistan is one of the most conservative countries in the world. Its conservatism on issues like women’s rights have continually made headlines on major world networks. The blurred lines between religiosity and governance have been a contentious…
Animal cruelty and the importance of ending the commercial fur trade
BY RHIANN MOORE Many fashion consumers don’t realize the cruelty of the fur industry, or that they are easily able to obtain warm winter jackets without it. Because of marketing campaigns by companies like Canada Goose, people think fur is…
How you can adopt a dog (and save a life) from a Korean dog meat farm
For those of you who #adoptdontshop and are looking for a place to find the newest member of your family – look no further. Free Korean Dogs and Korean K9 Rescue are two sites that are dedicated to saving dogs…
This intensive cannabis index will help you find the perfect strain for any condition, symptom or mood
As Cannabis becomes legalized in more and more states, as well as Canada, more and more strains have been made available to the public. With wonderfully organized websites like Leafly, customers can be directed towards the strains of cannabis that…
How otters are making a comeback from the brink of extinction
Everyone has a favourite animal. What animal we choose to idolize says a lot about ourselves – some people choose based on their innate cuteness, some pick a favorite animal based on their intelligence or unsual traits, while still others…
The freezing your eggs debate: Is it really worth it?
In today’s more equal society women still struggle with the idea of “having it all”. This refers to the struggle women have to be wives, mothers and successful career driven women. The solution that has been implemented into main stream…