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Can a microbe in soil alter your brain chemistry to improve your mood?

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Is soil really an antidepressant? Cavan Images/Alamy There are so many colourful claims out there when it comes to gardening, but there is one in particular that has been doing the rounds recently: “Soil is an antidepressant.” According to this idea, espoused through countless social media posts, Mycobacterium cows– a microbe naturally found in soil … Read more

Charity Williams scores milestone try on home soil, Canada unbeaten at Vancouver 7s

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It’s been a year of accomplishments for rugby star Charity Williams. There’s the silver medal she captured with the Canadian women’s sevens squad at the Paris Olympics in July. Then came a U Sports national championship with the University of British Columbia in November. Williams added yet another important marker Friday, scoring her 100th career … Read more