Does fasting dull your mental edge? We crunched the data for the best advice

Why It Matters

A sweeping meta-analysis shows that healthy adults maintain cognitive performance while fasting, debunking the myth that skipping meals dulls mental sharpness. But for children, teens, and late-day tasks, the timing and context of fasting still matter.

AI could help strengthen mental health support, but only if it’s used properly: Experts

Why It Matters

AI is changing how people search for support, including vulnerable people that many non-profits serve. Understanding how to use AI responsibly can help expand access to care and protect users from harm.

Budget 2025: How Canada’s national school food program can catalyze systemic change

Why It Matters

On October 10, the Carney government announced the National School Food program will be permanent with $216 million in annual funding starting in 2029. Making this program permanent could be the first step into a systemic change by creating a national ecosystem of social caterers and food security non-profit.

4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

Why It Matters

It's important to counter seasonal mood shifts, which affect millions during colder months. Below, we highlight four practical, research-supported interventions to help bridge the gap between mental health science and everyday resilience, especially in northern climates like Winnipeg where winter blues are common.

The remote worker paradox: Why remote workers are thriving yet still thinking of quitting

Why It Matters

Supporting employee wellbeing attracts top talent and increases productivity. Implementing remote work correctly can reduce burnout, increase flexibility, and help organizations stay competitive.

Recognizing immigrant women’s credentials key to easing Canada’s nursing shortage: Report

Why It Matters

Canada’s nursing shortage is urgent, and thousands of internationally educated nurses already living here are trained and ready to help—but systemic barriers keep them out of the workforce. Recognizing their credentials and streamlining registration could unlock a vital, community-based solution to a national health care crisis.