Maintaining Mobility with Aging Means Planning Ahead
By Brenda Vrkljan, McMaster University For people who have trouble getting around, stairs, bathrooms and kitchens are among the…
Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Your Brain, Not Just Your Lungs
By Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary and Muskaan Muse Laroyia, University of Calgary Wildfires are already burning in parts of Canada, and as they do, many communities are already facing the familiar thick haze as smoke drifts in. Smoke…
Dick Pound: Game-Changer
By Rob Lutes The Olympic swimmer who built the Olympic Games into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise also fought corruption within…
It’s Not Just About Hearing: Why Getting Help for Hearing Loss Is Also a Psychological Journey
By Bill Hodgetts, University of Alberta When people think about hearing loss, they picture someone turning up the TV…
Travel with Intention: A Guide to ‘Soft Adventure’ Experiences across Canada this Summer
By Moira A. McDonald and Ann-Kathrin McLean, Royal Roads University A growing number of Canadian travellers are embracing “soft…
4 Steps to Building a Healthier Relationship with your Phone
By Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable,…
The Facts About Age Spots
By Jessica Dostie Is it possible to reduce, or even eliminate, dark spots? Age spots are caused by…
More than Just an Animal: Losing a Pet Deserves More Attention and Compassion
By Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan When my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was…
Emergency Alerts and News Notifications Can Make Us Stressed and Anxious — Here’s What You Can Do to Cope
By Indu Subramanian, University of California, Los Angeles and Sahib Khalsa, University of California, Los Angeles When there’s a…
Curing Alzheimer’s Disease: Magic Bullet or Magic Shotgun Blast?
By Donald Weaver, University of Toronto Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably…
