IN THE NEWS: Health effects of India’s heat wave, improving brain health and life in remote Canadian communities

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the impact of the recent heat wave in India on the human body, how to keep the brain sharp and healthy, life in remote Canadian communities, a controversial viral video of a mother and her children at the finish line of a half marathon, social media age restrictions, anti-scab legislation, coming changes to alcohol sales in Ontario and toxic masculinity in professional sports.

Too hot to handle: How much heat can a human body sustain?: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to CNBC TV18 and News18 about the effects of a recent heat wave on people living in India.

Want to keep your brain sharp? Here are 5 things you can do: Professor of Psychology Veena Dwivedi spoke to CBC RCI about cognitive health and aging.

At Yukon University conference, an examination of life in remote Canadian communities: Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Kyle Rich spoke to CBC North and CBC Radio One about the implications of remoteness for sustainable livelihoods.

Did ‘Marathon Mom’ ignore her kids? Why a viral video is enraging runners and mothers: Associate Professor of Sport Management Dawn Trussell spoke to CBC News and Radio Canada International (RCI) about a viral video showing a mother running past her children at the finish line of a half marathon.

Quebec considering social media age restrictions: Sandra Bosacki, Professor in Brock’s Faculty of Education, spoke with 900 CHML News about the impact of social media on youth and the potential age restrictions being discussed in Quebec.

Members of Parliament unanimously pass Bill C-58: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to CBC Radio One about the passing of anti-scab legislation, which bans the use of replacement workers during workplace disruptions.

Selling alcohol in convenience stores: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to 580 CFRA about Doug Ford’s decision to sell alcohol to convenience stores ahead of schedule.

Toxic masculinity in male professional sports: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee discussed toxic culture in sport and its relation to a recent criminal case with CHEK News.


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