Sex and Violence Don't Always Sell
It's no secret that sex and violence are very present in media. While many people complain about it, they also tend to see it as...
The risk of using plastic when microwaving foods
Be careful when putting plastic covered food in the microwave, you could be creating a health hazard! Make sure you do your research on...
Distracted Driving
Over the last 30 years, there has been a decrease in traffic fatalities, largely due to technological advances such as anti-lock braking,...
Tap & Go Credit and Debit Cards
The option to "tap" your credit or debit card was introduced a few years ago and is expanding quickly. How exactly does this work? These...
Video games in small doses
Many of us would assume that adolescents who spend less time playing video games (and computer-based games) have better social adjustment...
The Age of Instant Gratification
Do we live in a society that eschews long-term planning in favour of short-term gratification? Yes, according to a new book by author...
Making Friends Online
A recent article in Maclean’s Magazine highlights the growing popularity of making friends online. While many people are well acquainted...
Emotions and Social Media
Do you feel sad after visiting Facebook? Researchers at the University of Austria have found that spending time on Twitter and Facebook...
Quitting by Text
A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that around 11 percent of smokers who participated in a...
Contagious Online Emotions
If it rains on your friend in New York, does it make you less happy in San Diego? The answer is “yes”, according to James Fowler, a...
