Plan Now for a Happy Retirement
Hoping for the best isn’t a plan; you need to know where you stand— and where you’re going By…
Hope for Chronic-Pain Sufferers
Over the past few years, medical science has been making new discoveries in addressing the problem of pain By Wendy Haaf Anyone who’s ever sprained an ankle or pulled a muscle knows what it’s like to wake up trying to…
Are Consumer DNA Tests Lifesavers?
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being Could a direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test such as 23andME…
Your Nails and Your Health
Changes in the colour, shape, or texture of your nails can be a sign of a nutritional deficiency, an infection,…
Keep Calm and Carry On!
These are turbulent times, with alarming news stories popping up every day on TV, on the radio, in newspapers, and…
Managing Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions during the Holidays
By Jennifer LP Protudjer, University of Manitoba A plate of freshly baked cookies, a glass of perfectly garnished eggnog.…
Dancing, a Fun “Exercise in Disguise“
Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older women. Here's how. …
How Well Do You Know Your Digestion?
Brunches, cocktail parties, holiday feasts—there’s no shortage of opportunities to celebrate between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and all that…
Southeast Asia: A Winter in Flip-Flops
Given the current political climate, many people are thinking twice about wintering in Florida. Our correspondent decided instead to make…
The ABCs of Planned Giving
You can support a cause that’s close to your heart in a variety of ways, and it helps to understand…
