Routines, however flexible and varied, are pretty much unavoidable for students. Although many people object to routines because they prefer an open-ended schedule, there are many proven benefits to getting into a groove. Research indicates that routines greatly reduce the cognitive demands on individuals and by doing so preserve our […]

The Guelph Gryphons men’s soccer team showed a dominant display at the Gryphon Soccer Complex last Saturday. On a day with English-like weather, the Gryphons looked like an English Premier League team, crushing Brock 6-1. The temperature was fairly cool and with 22km/h winds it was tough for both teams […]

Day meant to recognize volunteers worldwide June 14 was World Blood Donor Day, and Canadian Blood Services, like so many other organizations across the planet, celebrated the lifesaving gifts that blood donors continue to provide. This past year there were over 420,000 blood donations in Canada, with each donation giving […]

How meditation can cultivate consistency The ability to create and maintain good habits is crucial skill that remains relevant throughout our daily lives. Whether it is limiting your coffee intake to one cup a day, or reading for an hour before bed, creating consistency through routine can become a tremendous […]

A historic battle between two powerhouses Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena would be the last stop for the 2014-15 NBA Season, as the Golden State Warriors wrapped up the playoffs with a victory over the hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Game six ended the best of seven series by a final score of […]

The 21-year-old wins his second consecutive major The 2015 golf season is well underway at the Chambers Bay course in University Place, a city just southwest of Tacoma, Washington. One of the largest tournaments in golf, the U.S. Open, took place last week, and it was nothing short of incredible. […]

Collaborative study finds parallels between the addictive qualities of fructose and cocaine The negative health effect of sugar, specifically fructose, have long been known, but a University of Guelph-led study showed just how addictive this sugar can be. Researchers at U of G and Rockefeller University in New York City […]

A nation closely watches the crucial tournament For the next exciting month, Canada will be hosting the pinnacle of women’s soccer: the FIFA Women’s World Cup. With games being played in six Canadian cities, across five time zones, the best female players in the world will be competing in a […]

U of G professor warns of threat posed by increasing tick populations In recent years, researchers have seen a significant change in the prevalence of ticks across Southern and Eastern Ontario according to Andrew Peregrine, a clinical parasitologist at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Peregrine, who moved to the OVC […]