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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Boost kids’ skills and memories with weekly game night

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Family rituals contribute to the rhythm and predictability of family life and they support child development. Once you find an activity the whole family enjoys together, the key is to repeat and make it a family […]

Three ways to ensure ‘wellness’ tourism provides a post-pandemic opportunity for the travel industry

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The effects of COVID-19 vaccination programmes have led to a glimmer of hope that some of the things we used to enjoy may soon be part of our lives once again. High on many people’s priority […]

If I could go anywhere: Château La Coste, a sculpture and wine walk in Provence holds random surprises

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In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted. As winter digs in across the country, I’ve been thinking of summer days in […]

If I could go anywhere: Greek cake shops, the Athenian countryside and the sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron

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In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted. In Book Two of the Republic, Plato famously describes the “fevered” city, a town […]

If I could go anywhere: the dizzying spectacle of Gaudí’s Basílica de la Sagrada Família

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In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted. We hadn’t packed bags yet, but it was about all that was left to […]

Is writing with AI at work undermining your credibility?

With more than 75% of professionals using AI in their daily work, writing and editing messages with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude has become a commonplace practice. While generative AI tools are seen [...]
Small-world networks can mitigate environmental, social and governance controversies for multinationals, study suggests

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) can negate supplier-induced environmental, social and governance (ESG) controversies by setting up ‘small-world’ networks, according to new research co-authored by Bayes Business School.This post was originally published on this site
Unlocking the value of intangible assets abroad requires strong board oversight, new study finds

As companies increasingly compete on the basis of technology, brand, and knowledge, a new study reveals that the effectiveness of corporate boards plays a critical role in maximizing the value of intangible assets—especially during international [...]