Imagine you’re standing at a bottle depot with an empty pop can. You can get a dime back, or you can take a chance at winning $1,000. Which would you choose?

How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Exploring the evolution of Black women’s voices from blues to Beyoncé

How Black women have used their voices to resist oppression

While white women may speak of breaking through the “glass ceiling,” for many Black women, it’s more like a “concrete ceiling.” Black women experience unique and formidable barriers in the workforce that are not only difficult to break, but also obscure their view of career advancement opportunities.

Smashing the ‘concrete ceiling’: Black women are still missing from corporate leadership

Few events capture the global imagination the way the FIFA World Cup does. The tournament is more than just a series of soccer matches; it’s a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders, languages and social categories.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is closing its gap with the men’s tournament

Healthy eating supports healthy aging: Canada’s Food Guide recommends daily intake of fruits and vegetables as a way to help prevent multiple chronic conditions that typically affect older adults. 

Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women

Factory-built modular and prefab housing could help build housing faster and cheaper

How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance

The media make an urgent case that democracy is threatened and autocrats are gaining ground. Democracy fatigue is in large part attributable to an inherently slow process, requiring many compromises and engagement by citizens. I argue that we are not helpless and offer action strategies to make the effort required to maintain democracy more palatable.

Four actions to support a sustainable democracy

Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack more protein into your favourite dishes.

An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths

The Microbiome Master Key co-author offers tips on how to leverage the microorganisms in your body to promote healthy living and aging.

How to hack your microbiome for lifelong health

The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational health and safety field.

Gig platform workers need better health and well being protections

Kamala Harris was clearly very well prepared for the September 10, 2024 debate, coming to the stage with a plan and an arsenal of points to be made.

How Kamala Harris won the US presidential debate against Donald Trump

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