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If your social media feeds are full of raves about the benefits of mindfulness, but you just don’t seem to be getting much out of it yourself, researchers have an explanation.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Nathaniel Johnson and Hali Kil of Simon Fraser University discuss their findings about five different aspects of mindfulness, some of which may be more beneficial than others. These aspects combine in different ways, which can affect the success of an individual’s mindfulness practice.
“Knowing your mindfulness profile could be an important next step for more effectively improving your well-being and mental health,” they write.
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All the best,
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Patricia Nicholson
Health + Medicine Editor
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Certain mindfulness aspects might support mental health and well-being more than others. But which combinations of mindfulness aspects are better than others, and does your age play a role?
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Nathaniel Johnson, Simon Fraser University; Hali Kil, Simon Fraser University
Mindfulness has several different aspects. Knowing your mindfulness profile could be an important next step for more effectively improving your well-being and mental health.
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People walk outside the European Parliament in Brussels in May 2024 prior to a debate with the lead candidates for the European Parliament elections.
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Willem Maas, York University, Canada
European Parliament elections are held every five years and are often volatile. This week’s should be no exception.
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About half of Canadians will provide unpaid care to a loved one over the course of their lifetime.
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Holly Mathias, University of Alberta
Canada is one of the few high-income countries that doesn’t have a national caregiver strategy. The emotional, physical and economic costs of caregiving need to be recognized and supported.
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Supporting communities in building and maintaining infrastructure provides life-changing benefits.
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Michael Lithgow, Athabasca University; Esther Jang, University of Washington; Katherine Gillieson, Emily Carr University
The internet is increasingly necessary to participate in everyday life. Empowering communities to build and maintain their own broadband networks can provide much-needed access.
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Members of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) at the scene of a homicide investigation in Hamilton, Ont., May 2023. The unit is charged with investigating potential misconduct by Ontario police officers.
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Kate Puddister, University of Guelph; Danielle McNabb, Brock University
The SIU plays a vital role in providing oversight of Ontario police officers. But how effective is the agency in practice?
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Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with teammates Auston Matthews and John Tavares during first period NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. on April 16, 2024.
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Ryan Clutterbuck, Brock University
The Toronto Maple Leafs have important decisions to make this offseason. One of them should be to keep their word.
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La Conversation Canada
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L’ex-président Donald Trump à sa sortie du tribunal, jeudi le 30 mai 2024, après le verdict de culpabilité pour 34 chefs d’accusation.
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Eugene Y. Chan, Toronto Metropolitan University; Ali Gohary, La Trobe University
Donald Trump a été reconnu coupable de 34 chefs d’accusation, une première pour un ancien président américain. Il est désormais un criminel condamné. Cela importe-t-il à ses partisans ?
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Arts
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Daniel O'Brien, University of Essex
Here are six examples (among many) in which De Niro’s roles embody a sense of isolation, both visually and thematically.
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Environment + Energy
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Liz Hanna, Australian National University
A record-breaking heatwave hit Delhi this week, hot on the heels of heat in Asia and Africa. Australians take note, we are not safe here. We need to prepare for heat to hit us just as hard.
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Politics
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Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg
The country will see more foreign policy continuity if the ANC partners with smaller parties that share its world view.
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Science + Tech
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Sara Oscar, University of Technology Sydney; Cherine Fahd, University of Technology Sydney
The All Eyes on Rafah image has been criticised as being overly sanitised. How does it compare to other war images? And where is the line between performative solidarity and moral responsibility?
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