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Health news briefs

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Katy MacKinnon
Study relates meat consumption to weight, health effects Recent research by Loma Linda University in California found that individuals following a vegetarian diet had a lower body mass index (BMI) than those following a diet...
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Mock car crash shows perils of distracted driving

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Katy MacKinnon
The sun was shining on the morning of Sept. 25 as around 200 students from Oak Park High School and Gray Academy of Jewish Education witnessed the dark consequences of distracted driving. The annual...
Sports

From couch potato to fitness fanatic

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Katy MacKinnon
Starting an exercise routine can be extremely intimidating for one who considers walking to the fridge to grab a beer their daily form of exercise. I’m here to calm your worries and tell you...
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New writers-in-residence at the CCWOC

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Katy MacKinnonQuinn Richert
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the University of Manitoba’s centre for creative writing and oral culture (CCWOC) welcomed singer-songwriters John K. Samson and Christine Fellows into their recently-announced posts as this fall’s writers-in-residence. Samson and Fellows,...
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Breaking the silence on postpartum depression

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Katy MacKinnon
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, health-care professionals and concerned family members gathered at McNally Robinson to discuss postpartum depression. “Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: Understanding Early Warning Signs and How Family and Friends can be Supportive”...
Arts & Culture

The secret to healthy snacking

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Katy MacKinnon
We’ve all been there: your assignments are piling up, your backpack is getting heavier and heavier, and your gym shoes are getting a little dustier and a little less stinky. When you’re diving back in...
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Local news briefs

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Katy MacKinnon
Winnipeg athlete files multi-million dollar lawsuit Kevin Kwasny, a football player from Winnipeg, has permanent brain damage as a result of an injury on the field. An alumnus of St. Paul’s High School and the...
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