Ever wondered why we like things that scare us? It's not just about the thrill. It's also about how our bodies and brains work. When something scares us, our bodies react. Our hearts beat faster. We sweat. Our muscles get tight. This is our body's way of getting ready to face danger or run away. But when we know we're safe, like when watching a movie, we can enjoy t...
In a small high school in New Brunswick, four queer and trans students shared their stories. They were not just survivors or victims. They were kids living their lives, finding joy, and challenging what others thought they should be. This is what they taught us. These students took part in art workshops and group talks. They made collages and shared their thoughts. ...
College students often juggle a lot. Between classes, homework, and social life, it's easy to forget about taking care of oneself. But did you know that staying active can make a big difference in how you feel? It's not just about looking good or keeping fit. It's about feeling good from the inside out. When people enjoy exercising, they tend to feel more connected ...
Students in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. Many need help but don't know where to turn. Mobile apps could be a big help, but most students don't use them much. Why? Because many apps are hard to use or not very effective. JoyPop is an app designed to help students handle stress and build mental strength. It's based on good research, but has it been tested...
Body image is a big deal for young athletes. It can make or break their enjoyment of sports. A recent study looked into this. It focused on girls aged 11 to 17. The goal was to see if a program called Body Confident Athletes could make a difference. The program was tested on a large group of 568 girls. The study used a method called a two-arm cluster randomized cont...
The way people feel about exercise can be influenced by how hard and how often they push themselves. A group of 16 active adults, both men and women, took part in a study to see how different exercise styles affect their feelings and enjoyment. The participants tried out three different types of workouts: steady moderate exercise, steady intense exercise, and intens...
The United States Postal Service is about to see some big changes. The person in charge, Louis DeJoy, has decided to step down after serving during a tough time. The pandemic hit the postal service hard, and DeJoy, a businessman and supporter of former President Trump, had to navigate these challenges. Now, the agency is looking for a new leader to keep things movi...
The U. S. Postal Service is saying goodbye to its leader, Louis DeJoy, after nearly five years. This announcement comes after a period filled with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in mail-in voting, and efforts to cut costs and improve services. DeJoy, who took over in the summer of 2020, was a Republican donor and business owner before taking on the ro...
Pharrell Williams' musical biopic, Golden, won't be hitting the big screen anytime soon. This isn't the first film about Pharrell Williams in recent times. There is another film that deals with the singer's childhood, Pieces by Pieces, which was released in October. To dismay of many fans the film Golden was scheduled to release on May 5 but it was never complet...
Ever heard of a Joy-Con? Sure you have! Read our findings from Nintendo's patent. Holding around the edge, make the controller a mouse, check. Two fingers, should easily find their home on the outer buttons. The surface, it lightens up, pointing to find Sarah. The Switch 2 Joy-Cons employ optical technology, these it can be used just like a computer mouse. ...