Are Cold Plunges Good for You?
Research suggests they are, in three ways
Health and Wellness
His Course About the Body Is a Workout for the Mind
Professor Doug Richards teaches his students the secrets to living a longer – and healthier – life
You’ve Decided You Want to Eat Better. Now What?
There are countless diets to choose from, but one rises above the rest, say U of T experts
Improving Your Shuteye
Anthropologist and sleep expert David Samson offers five useful ideas for getting a better night’s rest
How to Choose a Nutritious “Digital Diet”
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
Lentil Soup for the Soul
Being a healthy eater doesn’t mean giving up your own cultural foods, says Nazima Qureshi, a nutritionist who helps women meet their health goals
Have You Ever Done a Digital Detox?
Many students say no, but add that coursework doesn’t allow them to
Lift Weights to Lift Mood
U of T opens one of the first research facilities in the world to integrate the study of physical activity and mental health
A New Strategy for Student Mental Health
Landmark U of T report calls for a “systems approach” to mental health on campus
The Science of Mindfulness
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
Stress Buster
How personal changes led Bailey Vaez to promote wellness at work