Sadaf Ahsan
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Past articles by Sadaf:
How to safely enjoy the summer of coronavirus in Toronto
Rules for hanging out, eating, having sex and travelling in this strange summer season → Read More
Toronto Trailblazers 2020: Janet Smylie is tracking COVID-19 in Indigenous communities
One of Canada’s first Métis physicians is leading the charge in assessing the pandemic's impact on people who live both on- and off-reserve → Read More
How much screen time is too much – for children and adults?
We're literally left to our own devices in self-isolation – and simply switching off screens isn't an option → Read More
How to tell the difference between allergies and COVID-19
Paranoia and anxiety are high, and for good reason: many symptoms caused by COVID-19 are similar to the cold and the flu → Read More
Ryerson researchers launch mental health hub for Chinese Canadians
Built on insight from the SARS outbreak, PROTECH offers support and coping strategies through a live-chat function, text or phone calls → Read More
How pets can improve our mental health in times of trauma
Toronto animal rescue groups are unable to keep up with demand for adoptions, but prospective owners should think long-term before committing → Read More
Trudeau announces $240M for virtual health-care services
Ottawa is boosting access to existing services and launching new platforms for mental health and primary care → Read More
Toronto's air quality has improved during the coronavirus pandemic
With millions of deaths worldwide due to pollution, it's time to stop normalizing the everyday impacts of poor air quality → Read More
Why face masks will become the new normal in Canada
As the pandemic continues, social distancing is bound to change the way we move and interact in the urban landscape → Read More
Half of Canadians say mental health has worsened during the pandemic
The Angus Reid Institute's study is in line with scientists warning that cases of emotional trauma and PTSD will increase and last well after the crisis has passed → Read More
10 items to keep your home office comfortable and organized
Cross these off your checklist for a clutter-free and lively desk space → Read More
Health-care services grow online amid the coronavirus pandemic
Telehealth has gained footing in just about every clinical department – from cardiology to dermatology – in Canada → Read More
Hot Docs offers VOD rentals of first-run movies
The documentary cinema and festival is expanding its streaming service with new movies and educational courses and lectures → Read More
This map shows where face masks are needed around the world
Launched a month ago, the interactive map already has more than 4,000 locations in need of personal protective equipment → Read More
How to achieve a healthier sleep routine during the coronavirus pandemic
Canadians are chronically sleep-deprived, but self-isolation could also allow many people to repay a massive sleep debt → Read More
Toronto music venue The Hideout closes after 13 years
The College and Bathurst bar was among the businesses forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic → Read More
Online map documents signs of solidarity in public spaces
Created by a local software developer, the map lets you browse hopeful messages posted around Toronto and all over the world → Read More
TV review: Insecure Season 4 feels intimate like no other sitcom
With no man in sight, Issa's relationship conflict with best friend Molly finally comes to a head when the pair give up on repairing wounds that have long been building → Read More
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing the ways we have sex
There are public health guidelines for sex during self-isolation, but the pandemic could have a lingering impact on how we think about intimacy → Read More
Average rent for a one-bedroom in Toronto takes a slight dip: report
The city is still the priciest rental market in the country, according to a rent report for properties in the month of February → Read More