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This is how chicken soup heals you
The Plaid Zebra June 16, 2017

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  As I sit here and write this, I’m surrounded by bunches of crumpled tissues, Vick’s, and a cup of chicken soup. I don’t care how many zinc lozenges they tell you to …

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alzheimer's disease
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Wine may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
The Plaid Zebra June 6, 2017

It comes in many forms – red, white, sweet, sour, aged, fresh. Who doesn’t like to recline with a glass of wine after a hard day? Humans have been brewing and drinking alcohol for thousands of years, …

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exercise pill
Body Vs Mind
‘Exercise pill’ boosts athletic endurance by 70 percent
The Plaid Zebra June 5, 2017

Let’s be honest here for a moment – few people like exercise. Sure, it’s regularly touted as the be-all end-all for many of the modern health woes that plague our society. It’s clear that many o…

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Mental health and children: why we need to teach kids about mental health
The Plaid Zebra June 2, 2017

Talking to children can be challenging especially if it involves serious matters of an adult nature. Mental health is one of those matters, but like sex education, it is a subject matter that needs to…

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Mental illness: 5 ways it also affects your loved ones
The Plaid Zebra June 1, 2017

One in every four people will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Mental illness doesn’t just involve those affected but also those close to them: their family and friends. …

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herbs for sleep
Body Vs Mind
The most effective herbs for sleep and relaxation
The Plaid Zebra May 31, 2017

BY: JANE COLLINS Sleep is one of the things that every human being must have for survival. But, just because it is important does not mean that it always comes easy. With busy work and life schedules …

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What is a personality disorder? The 10 types
The Plaid Zebra May 27, 2017

You may have heard of the term “personality disorder” before, as it’s been prevalent in pop culture, whether it’s our favourite fictional characters or influential people in th…

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This new yoga challenge is taking over social media (video)
The Plaid Zebra May 27, 2017

BY: NADIA ZAIDI Have you tried the new yoga challenge? People all over the Internet have been attempting difficult yoga poses in a pair of leggings, either on their own or with a friend or partner. I …

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why is everyone depressed
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Why is everyone depressed?
The Plaid Zebra May 25, 2017

BY: DAYTON UTTINGER  There’s been a lot done to help those with mental illnesses. We’ve raised awareness, promoted help lines and worked (and continue to work) to remove the stigma. While we still hav…

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How travelling can help improve your mental health
The Plaid Zebra May 25, 2017

One of society’s greatest ironies is how disconnected we can feel despite the level of connectivity with our technologies. The constant smartphone and Internet use can be taxing and unplugging o…

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Body Vs Mind
Mental illness: 5 famous portrayals
The Plaid Zebra May 23, 2017

Some of the greatest Hollywood films deal with subject matter that hits close to our hearts, such as protagonists with mental illness. Much like Vivien Leigh’s portrayal of the histrionic Scarle…

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Body Vs Mind
You don’t need to have sex to contract a sexually transmitted infection
The Plaid Zebra May 22, 2017

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  I promise that your parents didn’t sponsor this piece. We all remember learning about the dangers of sexually transmitted infections — heck, it’s still frightening. Wake up with…

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polyphasic sleep
Body Vs Mind
Polyphasic sleep patterns let you sleep three hours a night
The Plaid Zebra May 22, 2017

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Feeling tired? You’re not alone. In the United States alone, more than 50 million adults claim to have some kind of sleep disorder that prevents them from getting their requisite…

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Greening the desert
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Greening the desert shows food can be grown in the driest places on Earth
The Plaid Zebra May 19, 2017

Deserts are not normally considered agriculturally productive environments. The are (often) very hot and (always) very dry. Without an abundance of plants, the soil lacks organic materials and nutriti…

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liar
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If you’re a liar you probably have higher self-esteem and more friends
The Plaid Zebra May 11, 2017

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS  In Carlo Collodi’s classic children’s book Pinocchio, the eponymous puppet finds himself caught in an awkward predicament: trying to explain to the Blue Fairy how he got capture…

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Body Vs Mind
Vegetarian bodybuilding: 5 things to consider before getting started
The Plaid Zebra May 10, 2017

I remember going to the gym on my first year of university. The basement (because that is what it was) hidden in a small building at the edge of campus had a narrow set of stairs that would take you t…

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Body Vs Mind
Study shows that having a dog can protect your child from allergies and obesity
The Plaid Zebra May 10, 2017

BY: DUSTIN BATTY Dogs have long been considered “man’s best friend,” the best non-human companion that any human could ask for. Indeed, animal studies scholar Donna Haraway describes the intricacies o…

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The pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian
The Plaid Zebra April 29, 2017

If you are thinking about becoming a vegetarian or have recently switched to this lifestyle, there is a lot for you to know. If it’s a difficult transition then you’ll probably wonder why …

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Global Stage
How to go cruelty-free and avoid animal testing
The Plaid Zebra April 29, 2017

BY RHIANN MOORE Going cruelty-free, particularly with cosmetics, can seem like a daunting task at first. Walking through the local drug store people typically look for the sales, without giving much o…

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Global Stage
Global capitalism and unethical outsourcing have caused millions of deaths
The Plaid Zebra April 28, 2017

BY: DUSTIN BATTY There are many benefits to global trade, such as boosted economies, cheaper products, and availability of more goods—like fruits and vegetables that are out of season. However, despit…

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