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McGill University Study Finds Maple Syrup is the Cure for Everything (Duh)

McGill University Study Finds Maple Syrup is the Cure for Everything (Duh)

Maple syrup – our beloved Canadian staple – may be doing more than tasting amazing on top of your pancakes. Or, whatever else you put it on (see: cocktails). A new study out of our very own McGill University has...
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Settle Down: Beards Aren't Full of Sh*t Like Everyone is Claiming

Ok, so you've probably heard by now that beards are apparently magnets for feces. But before you sacrifice two years' worth of work or dump your boyfriend unless he shaves immediately, there's some actual science that suggests this is all a major exaggeration
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Science Proves Chewing Gum Will Get Rid of a Song Stuck in Your Head

Having a song stuck in your head for days on end can make you feel like you’re losing your mind. Well, before you go and do just that, you may want to grab a piece of gum. Scientists have discovered that the best way to deal with ‘tune wedgies’ is simply to chew on your favourite brand
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If Your Back Hurts (And We Know it Does) You Can Probably Blame Evolution

Countless adults are plagued with back pain. New research has now found that we may have our ancient ancestors to blame. Apparently, the relatively quick evolution of the ability to walk on two legs may have had a substantial impact on modern human health
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Statistics Canada Reveals the Most Satisfied Canadians by City (Hint: It’s Not People in Big Cities)

People who live in Saguenay, Trois-Rivières, Sudbury, and St. John’s lead some pretty satisfying lives – at least, they seem to think so. A new report by Statistics Canada reveals that life in some of the country’s most influential cities isn’t necessarily all it’s cracked up to be
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Scientists Discover Birth Control Pill Could Be Altering the Structure of Your Brain

The birth control pill could be altering your brain structure. Scientists at UCLA have found that women who take contraceptive pills experience thinner portions of the brain that are responsible for regulating emotions, which can lead to an increased risk of both anxiety and depression
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These are the 8 Nutrients Science Says Will Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

Especially after all those wild nights in our twenties, we’re going to need all the help we can get when it comes to our aging brains. In all seriousness though, as we age, we inevitably experience a range of cognitive issues. Well, according to science, these eight nutrients can help
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Surprise, Surprise: Science Says Most Commercial Weight Loss Programs are Pretty Much Bogus

Commercial weight-loss programs – complete with their glossy commercials and success stories – may seem like a rational way to shed that winter weight. A report published yesterday, however, found that most are backed by little scientific evidence at all
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La science dit que de dpenser sur des expriences nous rend plus heureux que sur du matriel

Allez-y, faites les fous lors de ce prochain weekend au festival de musique. La science nous dit pourquoi nous devrions dépenser nos précieux chèques de payes sur des expériences plutôt que sur des biens matériels. Parce qu’en fin de compte, ce sont les expériences qui nous rendent heureux – et non pas le matériel
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