Your Smartphone and Your Health
If you aren’t smart about using your smartphone, walking into a lamppost may not be the only thing you’re risking…
Month: October 2020
Fixed-Income Mutual Funds or GICs?
Guaranteed Investment Certificates are safe, but they’re not paying much these days. For some, fixed-income mutual funds might be a better investment In the regular feature Your Questions, Olev Edur provides answers to questions from our readers regarding their…
Exercise Needn’t Mean High-Intensity Workouts
A new study suggests that high-intensity workouts won’t add years to your life By Caitlin Finlay We all know that…
Tummy Troubles
Most people—perhaps embarrassed—simply suffer in silence, but there’s no reason to By Wendy Haaf Though they rarely herald imminent…
Six Benefits of Volunteering
Research has shown that giving your time is good for you By Wendy Haaf Janice Kreider was born in a…
Anne Innis Dagg: Dr. Giraffe
“My life’s ambition was to go to Africa,” says the celebrated scientist and author By Peter Feniak In her memoir,…
Be Your Own Boss
Why not spend your retirement working for yourself? By Olev Edur When she retired at age 65 from her job…
Monitoring Social Media Reveals COVID-19 Trends
The symptoms people say they’re experiencing may not be what experts expect By Caitlin Finlay Many of the effects…
Take Charge of Age Spots
You don’t like them, and you don’t have to put up with them By Lola Augustine Brown Among the more…
Your Hearing May Save You From a Fall
Researchers say the sounds you hear help you keep your balance By Wendy Haaf A hearing test could help…