Category: AB News

As “Made in Canada” claims make a comeback, be mindful of labelling laws Scroll through any social media these days and the groundswell of support to “Buy Canadian” is everywhere — especially when it comes to grocery items. “Buy French’s Ketchup and give Heinz the boot,” says one social media post. “Choose Old Dutch potato chips and give Lay’s a pass,” says another. MONDAQ Dove saves Canada’s skin with bottle that shows when your shower is very hot As temperature…

Four in 10 Brits say self-care is a ‘luxury they can’t afford According to a new poll, the busy lives of Brits mean they’re scrimping on self-care, devoting a measly average of just 40 minutes daily to personal wellbeing. A survey of 2,000 UK adults uncovered that nearly half (44%) reckon they don’t make enough time for activities that improve their physical and mental health – whether it’s smashing out a workout or vegging out with their go-to telly show.…

Virtual Reality Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder A new study shows that meditation using immersive virtual reality devices provides greater relief from major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms than meditation alone PSYCHIATRIC TIMES The Mental Game: How Dr. Slay Prioritizes Student-Athlete Wellness With only two years of working with the Alabama A&M University’s student-athletes, Dr. Carlquista Slay has greatly impacted former and current AAMU students. AAMU SPORTS Forget millennials: Baby boomers may…