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Video gaming can bolster classroom learning, but not without teacher support

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One highlight of my Grade 3 life was dying from dysentery at the hands of a video game. I was ahead on schoolwork, and allowed to use the classroom computer to pioneer a family across […]

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3 ways to unlock the power of food to promote heart health

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Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular […]

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AI chatbots are still far from replacing human therapists

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Imagine being stuck in traffic while running late to an important meeting at work. You feel your face overheating as your thoughts start to race along: “they’re going to think I’m a horrible employee,” “my […]

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Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized

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Imagine living with pain every day for months, or even years — pain that is so intrusive, it disrupts every day of your life. Unfortunately, this is the daily reality of millions of people living […]

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Green jobs are booming, but too few employees have sustainability skills to fill them – here are 4 ways to close the gap

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To meet today’s global sustainability challenges, the corporate world needs more than a few chief sustainability officers – it needs an army of employees, in all areas of business, thinking about sustainability in their decisions every […]

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There is, in fact, a ‘wrong’ way to use Google. Here are 5 tips to set you on the right path

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I was recently reading comments on a post related to COVID-19, and saw a reply I would classify as misinformation, bordering on conspiracy. I couldn’t help but ask the commenter for evidence. Their response came […]

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Cluttercore: Gen Z’s revolt against millennial minimalism is grounded in Victorian excess

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Have you heard maximalism is in and minimalism is out? Rooms bursting at the seams with clashing florals, colourful furniture and innumerable knick-knacks, this is what defines the new interiors trend cluttercore (or bricabracomania). Some say […]

Home & Decor

Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think – a microbiologist explains

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There’s nothing quite like crawling into bed, wrapping up in your blankets, and nestling your head into your pillow. But before you get too comfortable, you might want to know that your bed isn’t all […]

Home & Decor

How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal finance expert explains

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Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has reached fever pitch since the pandemic. If you’re lucky enough to own a house — […]

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The science of gift wrapping explains why sloppy is better

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They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right. Consumers in the U.S. spend billions of dollars a year on wrapping gifts, in most cases to make their presents look […]

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Top Stories

  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices

    Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organizations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff now do a mix of hybrid work from home and [...]
  • Why people say they care about ethical shopping but often buy differently

    Many Canadians say they care about ethical products. They want coffee that supports farmers, chocolate made without child labor and everyday goods that are better for the environment.This post was originally published on this site
  • Five ways that AI could be reshaping your relationship with money

    The financial industry is entering a new era, with AI and new regulations on accessing data transforming how finance works. These changes are giving people more options to manage their money in new ways—taking us [...]

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  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices
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