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More than one-third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have tried vaping. (Shutterstock)

February 14, 2023

Learning about the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit

Babac Salmani, Western University and Harry Prapavessis, Western University

How providing information on the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonies can help steer students away from using e-cigarettes.

Everyday environments and activities, from transportation to screen time to eating, are tailored nearly exclusively to prolonged sitting. (Canva/Unsplash/Pixabay)

April 1, 2021

Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

Wuyou Sui, University of Victoria and Harry Prapavessis, Western University

Too much time sitting is linked to health risks, and also to lower quality of life. But in some contexts, such as reading, playing an instrument or socializing, sitting had positive associations.

Bike routes have been expanded in many major cities, including Bogata, Columbia, to encourage people to avoid crowded public transportation. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

June 24, 2020

COVID‑19 has created more cyclists: How cities can keep them on their bikes

Wuyou Sui, Western University and Harry Prapavessis, Western University

Bike shops have seen record sales during the pandemic as people try to avoid crowded transportation. But governments must do more to keep new cyclists in the saddle.

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