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Worried about your child’s sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed
Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families. New research closely examines the relationship between sleep and screen-use in young children.
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From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed
Israel’s airstrikes in the south of the country have damaged ancient Roman ruins, mosques, schools and churches.
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Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe
Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.
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Being your own boss doesn’t always pay off: What 30 years of data reveal
With entrepreneurial ambitions at an eight-year high in Canada, new research suggests the structure of a business matters more than the decision to start one.
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Performing under pressure? For athletes, it depends on 3 key things
Team sports like soccer or hockey can include situational pressures on specific positions such as goalies or anyone taking a penalty shot.
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Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music
Music has value in dementia care, but re-envisioning its role beyond treatment involves engaging individuals in music experiences that foster self-expression, identity and meaningful interactions.
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How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails
Researchers placed woodchips along the side of two trails in the Ottawa Greenbelt and found that the woodchips notably lowered the number of ticks.
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Ma Vesta Smith: why this unsung activist matters 50 years after the Soweto uprising
She was a trusted mentor to young militants whose 1976 uprising shaped the country forever.
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Want to learn a South African language? Your options are limited – here’s why
The way African language courses are offered at South African universities keeps social divisions in place.
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Young, South African and unemployed: finding direction starts with knowing yourself – counsellor
Resilience is not just a result but something people can use to change their experiences.