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 • It builds language skills. As they learn their instrument, children become accustomed to different sounds that they would not have recognized before. This practice trains their ears for the nuances and subtle sounds of language. • It makes them stronger academically. Researchers have found connections between music lessons and nearly every measure of academic...

An increase in the number of highly cited researchers attributed to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) contributed to a strong performance in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). USask achieved a ranking of 301- 400 globally in the ARWU in 2023 out of more than 2,500 institutions around the world. According to...

When Ken died in February 2021, we had an outpouring of messages from readers, with many telling us how much his columns meant to them. In light of that, we thought we would go back through our files and republish some of them. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We miss...

Like a poker player pushing all his chips into the centre of the table and declaring “all in,” new general manager and president of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas of the Pittsburgh Penguins is going for the gusto in the approaching National Hockey League season. Scanning the birthdates of players on his roster, Dubas, 37, the...

What Is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapists study the science of movement and learn how to find the root cause of pain and how to resolve it. Physiotherapy involves providing treatment to reduce pain, restore, maintain and improve a person’s mobility, function, strength, and overall quality of life. The main approaches that a physiotherapist may use include education/advice,...

(Family Features) When it comes to staying healthy, there is a natural emphasis on physical fitness. However, it’s important to know that nurturing and maintaining brain health is also important for leading a fulfilling life. The brain is the command centre of the human body and as such, influences every aspect of life. Maintaining brain...

The French existentialist, Gabriel Marcel, asserted “Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be experienced.” Nevertheless, scientists remain intent on figuring it out. The cells in our bodies are susceptible to damage. A sunburn is a visible example. Ultraviolet rays scorch skin cells, causing rapid death. Damage occurs at a...

I was never a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. My dislike of the Leafs started in the 1960s. I was a Gordie Howe fan as many from the Saskatoon area were. Howe led me to being an avid Detroit Red Wings supporter. One of my cousins was a Leafs fan, and Stanley Cup after Stanley Cup...

A new study conducted at McGill University shows that 75 per cent of Canadians had been infected by the COVID-19 virus, of whatever variant, by spring of this year. According to Dr. David Buckeridge, professor of global health at the Montreal university, infection-acquired immunity increased faster among younger people and in the western provinces during...