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Study: Cents make sense for physical activity

Study: Cents make sense for physical activity

It may take only a handful of change to make a lifetime of positive changes in the lives of many when it comes to sustaining physical activity, according to a Western-led study.

Robillard: Offering insight into speech, stuttering

Robillard: Offering insight into speech, stuttering

Stuttering. For many, the word may conjure up childhood memories of Porky Pig or, more recently, the movie The King’s Speech. However, stuttering affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.

Study: Opioid crisis burning out doctors

Study: Opioid crisis burning out doctors

As the opioid crisis take a deadly toll in human lives, the complex needs of patients in chronic pain are also leaving their doctors increasingly exhausted and overwhelmed, a new Western-led study says.

Study seeks to fireproof workers against PTSD

Study seeks to fireproof workers against PTSD

As the mental and physical demands on first responders become clearer, the efforts of one Western researcher might just be a life-saver for those so often celebrated for saving the lives of others.

Experts sound warning about child hearing

Experts sound warning about child hearing

Canadian audiologists are urging federal decision-makers to prioritize child hearing health following a report card from the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force showing the country has once again received an overall ‘insufficient’ grade.

Western embracing ‘Change’ in the classroom

Western embracing ‘Change’ in the classroom

In celebration of the Times Higher Education (THE) Teaching Excellence Summit, Western News presents the following series of stories highlighting teaching excellence at Western.

Zecevic: Teaching about learning together

Zecevic: Teaching about learning together

Aleksandra Zecevic remembers it clearly. “I got the parking lot and I said to myself, ‘I am so happy to be here to have a job where I interact with young people all my life.”

‘Punching prof’ to crown Canadian champions

‘Punching prof’ to crown Canadian champions

One Western professor is looking to restore the prestige of Canadian boxing titles via a new independent ranking system he hopes will cut through the often chaotic world of boxing and help re-establish the place of the sweet science in the country.

Study: Cents make sense for physical activity

Study: Cents make sense for physical activity

It may take only a handful of change to make a lifetime of positive changes in the lives of many when it comes to sustaining physical activity, according to a Western-led study.

Robillard: Offering insight into speech, stuttering

Robillard: Offering insight into speech, stuttering

Stuttering. For many, the word may conjure up childhood memories of Porky Pig or, more recently, the movie The King’s Speech. However, stuttering affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.

Study: Opioid crisis burning out doctors

Study: Opioid crisis burning out doctors

As the opioid crisis take a deadly toll in human lives, the complex needs of patients in chronic pain are also leaving their doctors increasingly exhausted and overwhelmed, a new Western-led study says.

Study seeks to fireproof workers against PTSD

Study seeks to fireproof workers against PTSD

As the mental and physical demands on first responders become clearer, the efforts of one Western researcher might just be a life-saver for those so often celebrated for saving the lives of others.

Experts sound warning about child hearing

Experts sound warning about child hearing

Canadian audiologists are urging federal decision-makers to prioritize child hearing health following a report card from the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force showing the country has once again received an overall ‘insufficient’ grade.

Western embracing ‘Change’ in the classroom

Western embracing ‘Change’ in the classroom

In celebration of the Times Higher Education (THE) Teaching Excellence Summit, Western News presents the following series of stories highlighting teaching excellence at Western.

Zecevic: Teaching about learning together

Zecevic: Teaching about learning together

Aleksandra Zecevic remembers it clearly. “I got the parking lot and I said to myself, ‘I am so happy to be here to have a job where I interact with young people all my life.”

‘Punching prof’ to crown Canadian champions

‘Punching prof’ to crown Canadian champions

One Western professor is looking to restore the prestige of Canadian boxing titles via a new independent ranking system he hopes will cut through the often chaotic world of boxing and help re-establish the place of the sweet science in the country.