The Mogo Blog

6 tips for a great sleep (and don't we all need one?)

So you’ve counted sheep, had three glasses of warm milk and a turkey sandwich and you’re still staring at the ceiling? Not getting enough sleep has devastating consequences on all aspects of your life. Your body is not able to repair itself and your immune system is depleted, leaving you vulnerable to disease. When your brain is not adequately rested, you will have difficulty concentrating, retaining information or being your wickedly imaginative self. Stress levels go through the roof when you

How to move you regular workout indoors (5 easy steps)

One of the most challenging things about the weather getting colder is, in my mind, continuing to be motivated to work out. This is already a challenge for me, and I feel like it takes me a couple of months just to get a workout routine down. Not to mention that, in the summer, it’s WAY easier to just get outside and do stuff. That, and the heat, mean you’re generally in pretty good shape by summer’s end. But then there’s fall, with its bulkier clothing, heartier food, and promotion of sitting

Fall farmer's markets across Canada

One of the saddest things about letting go of the summer is the end of farmer’s market season. There’s nothing quite like a sunny weekend morning spent strolling among delicious (and cheap!) fresh fruits and veggies, trying different local farmers’ and producers’ wares. But fear not, fine folks! Because in many Canadian cities, there are fall farmer’s markets that last until its too cold to be outdoors. And the change in seasons means there’s also a change in tasty goodies, too. Here are a few f

The textbook cost debate

With the return of fall I was reminiscing about my college days. I thought about all of the good stuff, of course—new friends, girlfriends, dorm experiences, nightlife experiences (so to speak) when I came across this article about the rising costs of textbooks [http://www.cbc.ca/news/offbeat/story/2012/09/23/toronto-ocad-art-textbook-cost.html] . And then I remembered how terrible that was. I went to school right at the turning point between print and digital texts, and I still recall the firs

A Better Memory in 5 Easy Foods

Having a better memory would be incredible! Just think of the applications; wowing dates by remembering their names, the names of all their family members and every adorable thing they ever told you. Or remembering everything you ever read, especially when it comes to reports at work, or which cards your poker buddies have played. Now you can eat your way to an excellent memory with these five brain-building foods. Fatty Foods No, this doesn’t imply that pizza is good for your brain, we’re tal