Stay sharp
As the body ages, cells are gradually replaced less and less frequently, and organs, such as the brain, actually begin to shrink. But did you…
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No more party buses at U of M
The University of Manitoba has banned buses, rented for events involving alcohol, from entering the Fort Garry Campus as a response to safety concerns. However,…
No more plaster or fibreglass casts!
Anyone who has ever broken a bone knows that the worst part, aside from the excruciating pain, is the prolonged healing period involving clumsy casts,…
Here comes Treble
G’day folks! Welcome to the start of a brand new year. Did we all have a happy holiday season or what? I’m pretty sure I…
UMSU wants to bring pub back to campus
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) presented a proposal for a student owned-and-operated pub to the university administration on Nov. 16. UMSU’s full-time office…
The rare breed of winter cyclist
About a month ago I wrote an article in the Manitoban regarding the top trends of fall 2010. Sitting in the number 12 spot on…
A stressful time of year for everyone, including your dog
We are quickly approaching the most stressful time of the semester — finals! Actually, I would argue that December is the most stressful time of…
Pills smarter than the patients
Complicated processes, specialized machines and the trained professionals that operate them: these are the hallmarks of modern medicine. Technology tends to isolate the afflicted through…
Flu pain? Get pine
With flu season quickly approaching, throngs of people will soon descend on their doctors to get the flu shot while others will brace themselves with…
Study finds Manitoba’s Healthy Baby program is effective
Research conducted by University of Manitoba researchers has presented evidence that the Healthy Baby program, offered by Healthy Child Manitoba, works. The Healthy Baby program,…