Textiles, Dyes, and Your Skin
By Wendy Haaf I read with interest the informative article “Treating Troublesome Skin Conditions” in the February/March 2023 issue, but…
Health & Wellness
Understanding Essential Tremor
While the condition isn’t life-threatening, it can be life-changing By Wendy Haaf When she was in her late 60s, Heather Wright began to notice involuntary movements in her hands. “If I held my hand on the steering wheel a certain…
Virtual Exercise for Cancer Patients
By Wendy Haaf Canadians anywhere in the country—including those in rural and remote areas—who are living with cancer can now…
New National Poison Control Number
By Wendy Haaf If you have young grandchildren who visit, you might want to post this number near your phone:…
Cataract Surgery: Which Lens Is for You?
By Wendy Haaf I understand there are different types of lenses that can be implanted during cataract surgery. What’s the…
Cholesterol 101
Here’s what you need to know about this leading cause of heart attack and stroke By Wendy Haaf Janet Pritchard…
Shoulder to Shoulder
In her first collaboration with Good Times, Josée Lavigueur offers two exercises to help you strengthen your shoulders Upright Rows…
Staying Close to Your Kids
While there’s no universal how-to guide, there are things you can do to help you stay connected when the kids…
Healthy Snacking
By Isabelle Huot When your appetite decreases—which can happen as you get older—three meals a day won’t always meet…
Stretch It Out
By Priscilla Regli, Pilates coach Maintaining your flexibility is as important to your overall health as physical activity. These three…
