Doctors Are Beginning to Prescribe Social Activities
To combat social isolation and loneliness, and the associated health risks, doctors are prescribing art, gardening, and bingo By Katrina…
Health & Wellness
Should You Really Be Taking a Multivitamin?
Unless your doctor prescribes a supplement, your diet, not a pill, is the way to keep yourself healthy By Katrina Caruso If you want to be healthy, you need to get your vitamins, right? We all know that…
Province-to-Province Health Coverage
A recent addition to the pages of Good Times magazine is “Your Health Questions,” in which we find experts to…
Seniors Are the Most Satisfied Age Group in Canada
According to Canadian seniors, the years after 65 really are golden By Katrina Caruso Canadian seniors say they are more…
Taking a Clearer Look at Smart Glasses
Tech-enhanced eyewear is changing the way we see the future By Matt Smith Back in 2013, Google released a product…
Heart Researchers Largely Exclude Women and Older People
The very people most at risk for heart disease aren’t being included in drug trials and research studies By Katrina…
Fish Oil Drug Passes Test
A successful large-scale study could lead to a new prescription drug becoming available in Canada to treat patients at risk…
Obesity in Canada Has Doubled Since the ’70s
We’re getting bigger—and sicker—and it’s going to affect the country financially By Katrina Caruso The world’s population is…
When Retirement Makes You Unhappy
If you’re suffering from retirement letdown, know that you’re not alone—and that you can do something about it By Wendy…
Happiness Contributes to a Longer Life
Hoping to make it to 90 or even 100? You’re more likely to do so if you’re happy By Lola…