BY: RHIANN MOORE IKEA has (probably) caused countless breakups, family fights and ended friendships. With seemingly no solution to getting cheap furniture without entering into a metaphorical boxing ring between building partners, this couple decided to up the ante by dropping…
Body Vs Mind
The rare and unusual syndrome where you see everyone as the same person in disguise
By: Jocelyn Schwalm Living in a world with only one person disguised a million different ways would be a terrifying place to be. For those suffering from Fregoli Syndrome, this is the kind of delusion that seeps into their reality on a daily…
Research shows that gardening makes you healthier and more relaxed
Gardening has often been dismissed as the pastime of senior citizens looking to fill their post-retirement days, but what if the mental health benefits outweigh any preconceived notions one may have had about this eco-friendly act. Gardening allows people suffering…
I spent my 19th birthday practicing an ancient meditative technique 10 hours a day and trying to keep a grip on my sanity
I am laying on a wooden bench using the course pamphlet to block the sun from blinding me. Habitually, I begin reading it. “Progress toward the ultimate goal of liberation from all suffering” “May the glow of Dharma on your…
Early detection of cancer and diabetes is being “sniffed out” by a crew of medical dogs
Canines have been praised for their amazing abilities to comfort when it comes to crises, but their ability to detect diseases in humans is even more astonishing. Our four-legged friends serve as much more than great companions, as it is now being discovered that they…
5 Movies that act as mirrors for our society
No one bothers questioning the norm until they are forced to do so. The following movies have mastered the art of using film as a creative medium to show us what our lives look like from the outside. Some uplifting, some extremely disheartening,…
Why We Should Celebrate Making Mistakes
We live in a society that demands perfection. Whether it’s taking an age to find the perfect angle for your selfie face, or the hours spent in the gym to achieve that body that always seems just out of reach.…
Psychedelic science has found a better way to treat depression with the help of magic mushrooms
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI It may still be a few years before daytime advertising tells us to ask our doctors about shrooms, but a team of scientists in the UK is trying to prove that psychedelics can do much more than…
Becoming a happier person could be as simple as writing down negative memories, says study
By: Jocelyn Schwalm Most people accept their circumstances without questioning the validity of the story they tell themselves. For some this is a good thing that leads to a high self-value and confidence, but for others it can be detrimental.…
It’s time to stop giving in to the imposter syndrome.
BY: Victoria Heath Speaking on a panel before me at a conference in Nova Scotia were five immensely successful, intelligent, and strong women who had made their mark in the field of security, a historically male-dominated, testosterone-filled industry. Even these women,…
How a blind farmer continues to work with help from his 5-year-old daughter.
By: Andrew Uyeno Photo: Rhuby Capunes / Facebook There is nothing like a bond between father and daughter. A video that was posted onto Facebook by the user Rhuby Capunes shows that exact bond. This five-year-old girl is shown in…
The 6-hour workday just might be coming to a workplace near you
By: JACK M. Go to college or university for four years, work your ass off for a subsistence wage for another four years, and those of us lucky enough to actually land a decent career are expected to put in…
How sending your kid to daycare will make them stronger and more successful
By: Adrian Smith Daycare has long been noted for its academic benefits, particularly long term. For example, studies have shown that high school students who went to a high quality day care as kids earn better grades and keep themselves…
Rock Steady Boxing helps Parkinson’s patients battle their disease
BY: CAROLINE ROLF Linda Porter, a 72-year-old grandmother, shows up at the gym to continue her training. She punches the bag with determination and precision, switching left to right, building her stamina and strength. Porter is training for a very…
You’ve never seen the night sky quite like this blind astronomer
BY: CAROLINE ROLF Born with cataracts and undergoing surgery to remove the lenses from his eyes, Tim Doucette was pronounced legally blind. Although discouraged as a child because of his condition, he refused to give up on his passion for…
These teens want you to know how social media is deteriorating our mental health
By: Jocelyn Schwalm “How many likes did it get?” “Maybe you didn’t post it at the right time.” “Don’t worry, it’s only been up for 20 minutes!” It’s an art form knowing when and where to post something to get…
This incredible documentary on brain trauma shows us that self-identity isn’t fixed
By: Jocelyn Schwalm What is it that sets us apart as people? Is it our core values, intentions, actions, beliefs? What if these things changed in the blink of an eye? Would you still be you, or would you be…
How a city monk taught me to silence the outside world and listen to myself
By: Adrian Smith Photos by: Eric Zdancewicz Those who want can now use meditation apps on their smartphones to help them meditate at home or in the office. Apps like Headspace, Meditation Time and Breathe guide users through mindfulness techniques,…
Freud’s 7 distinguishing psychological characteristics of dreams
By: Adrian Smith Caption: Anyone who behaved in real life the way their dreams represent them would be considered insane. Dreams often seem extremely incoherent. They display ridiculous storylines and produce the weirdest impossibilities. Our dreams represent us in ways that…
Toronto Police are incorporating mindfulness into their duties
By: Adrian Smith New recruits from Ontario’s Peel Regional Police attended a lecture on mindfulness last month at the West End Buddhist temple in Mississauga. Bhante Saranapala, or the ‘urban city monk,’ as Toronto’s youth call him, led two dozen…