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A neuropsychologist explains the importance of exercise in fighting dementia

Billions of dollars are being spent on research to find a molecule that will cure Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, as Dr. Louis Bherer explains, adopting certain lifestyle habits could significantly reduce the risk of developing symptoms, in some cases by up to half.

The Conversation · Nov 1

Women in politics: To run or not to run?

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series that includes live interviews with Canada’s top social sciences and humanities academics. Click here to register for In Conversation With Semra Sevi, March 15 at 1 p.m. ET. This is a virtual event co-hosted by The Conversation Canada and the Social…

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023

We're hiring: Podcast producer

Don’t Call Me Resilient, The Conversation Canada’s podcast on race and racism, is seeking a Producer to help develop and deliver compelling, weekly, news-driven stories to our audience. We are looking for someone with global perspectives and insights who is able to apply a critical race lens to what’s happening…

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2023

How powerful sounds of protest amplify resistance — Podcast

When you think of a protest, one that fills the streets, do you remember the visuals of what you saw? Visually striking images are often circulated by news media — like the one we’ve used for this article.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022

Diamond mines are not a girl’s best friend — Podcast

When you think diamonds, you probably think of romance, weddings and Valentine’s Day. And it’s no accident we think this way: A century of marketing has convinced us that diamonds symbolize love.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

TikTok is more than just a frivolous app for lip-syncing and dancing – Podcast

The wildly popular app TikTok started off as a platform to create musical, lip-syncing and dance videos. The pandemic helped the app grow as more and more people were searching for something to do while stuck at home. And right now, it’s not just well-loved, it’s the most downloaded app…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

Niqab bans boost hate crimes against Muslims and legalize Islamophobia — Podcast

Last year, as a Muslim Canadian family took their evening stroll during lockdown in London, Ont., a white man rammed his pickup truck into them. Four of the five family members were killed.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Unmarked graves of 215 Indigenous children were found in Kamloops a year ago: What's happened since? — Podcast

Warning: This article contains details that some readers may find distressing

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

Listen to our podcast: Don’t Call Me Resilient – Season 3

Today, we launch Season 3 of Don’t Call Me Resilient, our podcast that takes on systemic racism and the ways it permeates the many moments and systems of our everyday lives.

The Conversation · May 16, 2022