December 14, 2024

AUDIO: Psychotherapy effective in treating PTSD, study finds 

A meta study has found that psychotherapy is highly effective for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adults with a history of multiple traumatic events. This can help clinical psychologists treat patients and debunk treatment-related misconceptions, medical professionals said.

OPINION: Vegetarianism is about more than eating plants

Being vegetarian has more to it than eating plants: it is about preserving the environment, improving human health, and upholding animals’ right to life. According to research from the University of Oxford, people who eat a plant-based diet contribute 75 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than people who eat more than 3.5 ounces of meat per day.

VIDEO: Let’s Move project empowers women through biking in Kitchener

An initiative called Let’s Move in Kitchener is building a community of women who bike around the local area for exposure, empowerment and fitness. Many women are learning to bike for the first time. The program also directs these women to other programs that assist with finding jobs, providing domestic violence aid and more.