Insect-rich diet making its way west There was a time, not long ago, when eating insects was reserved for the hit 2000s television show Fear Factor. The show’s host, Joe Rogan – in a time long before commentating for the UFC and suffering from male pattern baldness – would serve […]

Vitamin-enhanced chewing gum may boost nutrition A Canadian company has introduced a vitamin-infused chewing gum with the promise of providing consumers a “healthier chew.” Vitamingum is a new product that’s following in the footsteps of larger companies who have marketed their products to the health-conscious consumer. The gum is said […]

In the evolution of fitness, group classes run by an instructor have become a staple in many gyms across Canada. From Zumba to spin classes, people are finding a great deal of satisfaction by performing strenuous exercise in a group setting. If you are someone who is particularly keen on […]

Carleton students take new, grassroots approach to mental health in student-athletes A big theme throughout the pages of the Ontarion this school year has been mental health awareness. From articles on anxiety, to preventative measures the football team is taking to thwart concussions, to the debate on a fall reading […]

“Large” and “small” sizes hold the same amount of beer and have $3 price difference Anybody that has ever attended a professional sporting event knows that just about every purchase made after the ticket can be described anywhere from “slightly marked up” to “highway robbery.” For every sports fan that […]

What do Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and schizophrenia have in common? They’re all brain diseases and it is very likely someone in our lives is suffering, or has suffered from it. An estimated 700,000 Canadians suffer from degenerative neurological conditions. A 2006 report published by NeuroScience Canada found that […]

Caffeine’s performance-boosting effects sought by athletes Researchers are always brewing fresh information on caffeine, perhaps because coffee forms such an integral part of many morning routines. It seems the general consensus is that caffeine can be healthy in moderate amounts. However, caffeine works as a central nervous system stimulant that […]

Olympic sensation Oscar Pistorius stands accused of murder The murder trial of Olympic gold medalist and double amputee Oscar Pistorius began Monday, Mar. 10 in South Africa, more than a year after the famed runner was accused of gunning down his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, in the couple’s home on […]

Women win first CIS title since 2008; men capture silver medal It’d be an understatement to say that the expectations were high headed into last weekend’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Track and Field Championships. Despite three disqualifications and a relay team crash, the women captured their first gold medal since […]