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Expert explainer: Why sugar at Halloween shouldn't be scary
As Halloween nears, so does the amount of candy and chocolate on supermarket shelves. Sugary treats may be a big part of the spookiest night of the year, but figuring out how to navigate sweets, for ourselves and children, doesn’t need to be scary.
Western PhD candidate promotes hearing loss screening Western News -
When you put on eyeglasses for the very first time, you may be surprised at the wealth of new information that hits your senses. The individual leaves on a tree, road signs that become distinct or the particular way light spreads across a scene. The same thing could happen when you put on a hearing aid for the first time, Jana Bataineh said.
Mental health at a decade low. A Western prof has ideas to help.
In Canada, almost a third of the population rated their mental health fair or poor last year, an increase from five years earlier. By the age of 40, one in two Canadians will have had, or be living with, a mental illness. Mental health has only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic, and reflects a pattern of declining rates across the globe. We’re in the midst of a systemic mental health crisis that has evolved over the past several decades, explained Western University’s Eric Collins.
Thanksgiving family stress: Why holiday gatherings create tension
While Thanksgiving presents the opportunity to wind down, reconnect with family, and celebrate the holidays with those we love, it can also become a point of stress. Whether it’s pressure to make the perfect meal or tensions that arise from family disagreements, conflict can turn our holiday expectations upside down.
Seeking safe return to school, sports after teen concussions
Professor Heather Shepherd knows the dangers of concussion well. During her first two years of high school, she sustained four concussions, three of them within a six-month span. After the third concussion, she was taken out of school for the remainder of the academic year. “I spent months recovering, isolated in a dark room. Not only was it a change in my routine and physical activity, but I lost a lot of the social relationships that came with sport and school.” And she wasn’t the only one.
Occupational therapy students reduce wait times for kids
“The biggest part of this project was to get kids seen. That’s what we kept saying the entire time. We just want to get kids assessed and connected with supports, to get them the help that they need,” said Holly Tang. Tang and classmate Annie Bird were both completing their final year in Western University’s master of occupational therapy program when a unique project was brought to them.
Expert explainer: Science-backed ways fathers build strong bonds with children
With multiple screens in the home and an always-on work culture, connecting and staying present with children can be a mounting struggle for parents. But Western professor David Green, an expert in fathering, parenting and relationships, shows us there are simple ways to stay close beyond the Father’s Day get-together.
Western grad creats app to support clients with disabilities
It was in her community placement, in the final year of her health sciences degree, that everything clicked for Daisy Chan, BHSc’26. “I just saw everything I learned in my four years play out before my own eyes,” she said with a laugh.
Western student improves physical activity for youth
Children and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities are statistically the least likely to meet physical activity guidelines. “It isn’t because of the individual,” said Connor Murphy, fourth-year kinesiology student in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Western student improves physical activity for youth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Children and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities are statistically the least likely to meet physical activity guidelines. “It isn’t because of the individual,” said Connor Murphy, fourth-year kinesiology student in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Sports dietitian explains exercise supplements- Western News
No matter your choice of sport, there are plenty of supplements on the market promising to boost your results. Whether it’s creatine upholding stronger, bigger muscles, or running gels claiming to carry your mileage; the rise in performance enhancers have permeated every athletic corner. But are these supplements truly necessary for the average exerciser? Jessica White, a sports dietitian and PhD candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences’ integrative biosciences program, offers her expertise.
AI use in sport is growing
While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians – one where AI is ever-present. The International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) Biennial Symposium is hosted by Western University each year the Olympic and Paralympic Games are held.
Yogurt waste inspires researcher to innovate with sourdough bread
Latifeh Ahmadi, professor in the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences studies food waste. She's come up with an intriguing way to re-use a Greek yogurt by-product in sourdough bread. Credit: Iulia Costache/Faculty of Health Sciences If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you'll know how complex a single loaf can be. The rise of the bread, moisture, firmness and even crumb structure can make or break a baker's creation.
Using acid whey in sourdough for less waste, better taste
If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you’ll know how complex a single loaf can be. The rise of the bread, moisture, firmness and even crumb structure can make or break your baker’s creation. It’s why Latifeh Ahmadi, professor in the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, studied each of those factors – and more – in an attempt to perfect the science of sourdough bread.
Expert explainer: Is technology reshaping hearing health? - Western News
Hearing loss used to begin with regular trips to the clinic, fittings with audiologists and adjustments from a small knob on the back of the hearing aid. Now, new technologies give people more autonomy over their hearing. When Apple unveiled the AirPods 3 – fitted with hearing aid capabilities – in September, users could test and transform their AirPods into hearing aids in minutes.
Western prof investigates power of nutrition in pregnancy
When entering her first pregnancy, Jasna Twynstra was determined to make the best nutrition choices for her own health, and her baby’s. Although, when she dove into the latest research on the topic, she found herself with more questions than answers.
Analyzing two-year usage data, scientists show sedentary users gain 1,000-2,000 daily steps through apps
There are over 100,000 fitness apps currently available on app stores, but despite the variety in choice, there has been little evidence they lead to real-world fitness improvements—until now. A new study from Marc Mitchell, a Western kinesiology professor and Lisa Nguyen, MSc'24, examined whether fitness app usage can result in long-term exercise habits.
London Is Calling: Street Photography Tips
Staff Writer and Photographer Iulia Costache lets you in on how to capture the best of London – whether you’re an aspiring professional or a casual photography enthusiast. Very few places offer such an expanse of creative potential like the city, especially our beloved London. If you have been searching for a new medium to test your imagination, look no further than the possibilities of photography.
The Evolution of Vogue: Does Relatability Still Exist?
Staff Writer Julia Costache deconstructs the glamour and artifice of fashion behemoth Vogue. New York has been the site of glamour and glitz this past week, setting the tone for the buzzing fashion month yet to ensue. This period is a notable marathon for celebrities, models, and magazines alike, as publications prepare to document their every appearance across the globe.
Flood hazard potential evaluation using decision tree state‐of‐the‐art models
Floods occur frequently in Romania and throughout the world and are one of the most devastating natural disasters that impact people's lives. Therefore, in order to reduce the potential damages, an accurate identification of surfaces susceptible to flood phenomena is mandatory. In this regard, the quantitative calculation of flood susceptibility has become a very popular practice in the scientific research.
Modern Techniques for Flood Susceptibility Estimation across the Deltaic Region (Danube Delta) from the Black Sea’s Romanian Sector
Open AccessArticle by Anca Crăciun 1,2, Romulus Costache 2,3, Alina Bărbulescu 3,*, Subodh Chandra Pal 4, Iulia Costache 5 and Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu 6 1 Doctoral School in Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania 2 Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development, 165 Babadag Street, 820112 Tulcea, Romania 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, 5, Turnului Street, 500152 Brasov,...
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