Hamilton

If you live in Hamilton, Ontario and are currently trying to quit smoking, there are several programs and medications that could make the process easier. While quitting smoking cold-turkey is possible, there is a much higher chance of relapse than quitting with the use of additional therapies.

Monique Zizzo October 31, 2016

Beyond the vacation that some of us may take once or twice a year, there is one other escape from this unruly everyday constant. Sleep. However, for some people sleep comes with it, its own problems...

Jasmine Fong July 22, 2016

With the diabetes epidemic in Canada there are many supports that can be found in Hamilton alone. The Hamilton Health Sciences, The Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT), and St. Joseph’s Healthcare are only three of the many services available.

Jasmine Fong June 09, 2016

The LGBTQ+ community is one that has undergone lots of change. Although always present in society it’s voice hasn’t always been heard. Shame, doubt and rejection were some of the responses that these individuals received when they “came out”. In today’s communities, many of these negative beliefs have changed.

Jasmine Fong May 11, 2016

There is no doubt that youth have an important role to play for each generation. It is throughout our youth that much of our values are cultivated and the beginnings of conversations regarding education and future are had.

Nayab Ahmad April 25, 2016

If we all matched that singular definition of beauty? There are so many variations in our society today, from things such as culture right down to things that can be skin deep. No ones’ skin is exactly the same, some struggle with a break out while others struggle with acne. Sometimes there maybe something that has been there since birth. A birthmark.

Jasmine Fong March 29, 2016

Losing your hair can be quite depressing, leaving self confidence in disarray and the sense of not being in control of your body. But I’m here to tell you YES! You do have control! You don’t have to be a slave to your genes!

Haadi Hafeez March 20, 2016

The Montessori model of teaching started out in Italy, by physician and educator Dr. Maria Montessori and has spread across the world even into Hamilton itself! The Montessori model of learning really differs from the traditional model. Mainly this is the amount of freedom and independence that the child receives.

Jasmine Fong March 16, 2016

If you have never been kept awake by the sound of snoring, count yourself lucky! Or, perhaps you are the culprit keeping others awake! There are many possible causes of snoring: the shape of your airway, allergies, sickness, sleep position, or more serious conditions such as sleep apnea.

Shalana Switzer March 14, 2016

Abortion is a polarizing topic; Prochoice or Prolife? This debate has raged on for decades. Is it wrong to ignore the rights of the mother? Is terminating a potential life immoral? This is a very sensitive issue indeed and many people still get squeamish when asked to voice their opinion, as there is no definitively right answer.

Haadi Hafeez March 13, 2016

It was agreed upon that all Syrian refugees coming to Ontario will have access to full health coverage through interim federal health and the provincial government. Hamilton itself has received a portion of the 25,000 refugees...

Nayab Ahmad March 07, 2016