Government Call Centres Force Canadians to Wait…and Wait
Government service centres aren’t serving us very well, says the Auditor General By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Chainarong Pasertthai. …
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Actuaries Say the Retirement Age Should Be Raised to 67
The idea is to both protect government plans and increase benefits By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Canadians are living longer, and that means a longer retirement. It also means a shortage of workers as boomers retire, fewer…
Over-the-Counter Test Can Predict Osteoporosis
Your fingernails can tell you a lot about your risk for the illness Photo: iStock/lolostock. Those with osteoporosis often…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Even if you’ve been sedentary, taking up exercise can keep you alive longer Photo: iStock/Ridofranz. A study of more…
Low-Carb Hi-Fat Breakfast Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
For those with Type 2 Diabetes, an omelette beats a bagel for brekkie Blood sugar levels often spike after…
Nature’s Blue Period
In late May and early June, you’ll find that Mother Nature is especially fond of wearing blue By Carol…
Following Canada’s New Food Guide Could Save You Money
A recent survey found that Canadians’ perceptions of the guide vary By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/AlexPro9500. We all want…
Top Tips for Protecting Your Identity
The Canada Revenue Agency has a new set of guidelines for preventing identity theft By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/BrianAJackson.…
Canadians Are Stressing Over Summer Spending
How to manage a vacation on a budget is a concern for a lot of us By Jennifer Hughes…
Diabetes Can Be Beaten Back With Diet
A new study has shown that a strict diet can put Type-2 diabetes into remission Photo: iStock/Wand_Prapan. Type-2…
