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Now that you know more about potential stressors while at school, start your plan to be well at school.

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Opinion: Fast-tracking underqualified Alberta teachers puts education at risk Fast-tracking teachers without proper preparation Is a mistake Alberta can’t afford

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Among youth, Canada now ranks 71 in the world on the World Happiness Report

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Between 2013-2015, Canada ranked 6th for happiest country

Today, we rank 25th

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Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew? Almond or cashew butter might sound fancier than plain old peanut butter. But you might be surprised to find which one’s better for you.

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Pregnancy changes the brain – and we are only beginning to understand how and why Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.

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Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers

Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/w...

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The tryptophan switch? Why exercise boosts your mood Exercise can be a powerful tool to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The amino acid tryptophan may be part of the reason why.

The tryptophan switch? Why exercise boosts your mood

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As a university student, you might worry about burning out before you even start your career. Listen to this podcast to learn ways to prevent burnout from negatively impacting…

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Today is the last day to register at the regular rate for the 2026 PHE National Conference in Vancouver.

Join us April 30–May 2, 2026 at the Sheraton Wall Centre for a week of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Register before the rate changes 👉 site.pheedloop.com/event/PHEVan...

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Ah, I see we've entered into the "bribe me with my own tax money" budget of the four-year election cycle.

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What alternative universe is this? Gaslighter-in-chief.

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Stress-drinking coffee is a terrible idea. 🇨🇦🥅🏒 Go Canada!

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Canadians Call It Treason as Alberta Separatists Face National Backlash A clear majority agree that turning to the U.S. for assistance in separation is inappropriate

"To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada, there's an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason"

🟢 Agree: 71%
⚫️ Disagree: 29%

Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...

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HEARTcare Podcast Episode 6

Four Mantras for Individual and System Well-being In this episode, podcast hosts and a system leader discuss building individual and system well-being. Four reflective questions are posed to the…

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Looking forward to the rebel who doesn’t get pulled and botoxed for the Grammys and just shows their actual face.

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One week, three national events, and one shared purpose.

PHE Canada Event Week 2026 brings the Healthy Schools Summit, Research Forum, and National Conference together in Vancouver from April 29 to May 2.

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Oh, this makes me sad.

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BTS TRIVIA: The suit I’m wearing I bought in 2004. I waited in line to pay for it behind Tom Patterson (the man who started @stratfest.bsky.social )

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In an era of great power rivalry, Canada is choosing to be principled and pragmatic. To name reality, to act together, and to build what we claim to believe in.

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Watching figure skating is so stressful.

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Finding Joy in University Life What brings you joy? What makes you happy? What gives you the drive to keep going when life gets hard? You might not be sure, and that’s okay. I don’t think it has to be anything extravagant.

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Check out this new blog post from fourth-year student Muskaan about finding joy at university.

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Nominate a teacher champion for the PHE Canada Awards and Recognition Program today. Nominations close this Thursday, January 8!

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What a simple question about My Cousin Vinny taught me about LLMs If you want to see an LLM really malfunction, ask it to reconstruct a story from pieces. Also: Should this be a benchmark?

I heard what everyone has been clamoring for is 6,000 words on what a simple question about the 1990s comedy My Cousin Vinny can teach us about the capabilities and surprising weaknesses of current LLMs. Well, I hate to disappoint people, so I went and wrote it. open.substack.com/pub/mikecaul...

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The Week Between Christmas and New Years

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No, your brain doesn’t suddenly ‘fully develop’ at 25. Here’s what the neuroscience actually shows The claim that the brain, and particularly the frontal lobe, finishes developing at 25 is far less solid than social media would have you believe.

No, your brain doesn’t suddenly ‘fully develop’ at 25. Here’s what the neuroscience actually shows

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**Solstice**

10:03am ET — Dec 21, 2025

On this day, Earth's North Pole tips away from the Sun, while the South Pole tips towards it, bringing the first day of Winter to the Northern Hemisphere with increasing daylight, and the first day of Summer to the Southern Hemisphere with decreasing daylight

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Early registration for the 2026 PHE National Conference closes December 31, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to register at the lowest rates for Canada’s premier event for physical and health educators.

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