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York University and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have joined forces with a technology startup to help people with intellectual disability and with autism spectrum disorder to better manage their health and mental health, including dealing with stress and anxiety. The free app, MagnusCards, is used to create e-flashcard decks that serve [...]

Physical activity gets touted for having enormous positive effects on both body and mind. Given the hype, it would be easy to dismiss it as a panacea. Meanwhile, kids and teens are more sedentary than ever, and obesity rates are a common concern. But what about their brains? What are the benefits of physical activity [...]