Parents Worry About Their Kids’ Use of Tech
Kids are getting too much screen time, say almost half of parents By Jennifer Hughes Almost half of Canadian…
Health & Wellness
Fit to Drive
Older drivers face challenges that younger drivers don’t, but that needn’t mean giving up their licence By Marijke Vrommen Durning Photo: iStock/SelectStock. Do you remember that sense of accomplishment when you first received your driver’s licence? No matter what age…
Health Canada Cautions Against Vaping
Vaping-related illnesses and deaths have the medical community concerned As vaping has gained in popularity, medical professionals in the…
Naps Linked With Lower BP
A snooze a day may help control high blood pressure By Wendy Haaf A midday siesta may help keep…
Exercise May Help Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease
New study results suggest that it’s never too late to start protecting your brain New research has shown that…
Are Plant-Based Burgers Better for You?
They’re not made of meat, so they must be healthier than a regular burger, right? Well, sort of You…
Do You Know How Many Calories You Drink?
The average Canadian drinker gets about 10% of all his or her calories from alcohol Photo: iStock/Peter-Braakmann. If you’re…
The Next New Thing is Beanless Coffee
Would you drink synthetic coffee to reduce your environmental footprint? Photo: iStock/Photoboyko. Big investors are hoping that coffee-lovers will…
Can’t Fall Asleep? Take a Bath
A bath or shower 90 minutes before bed can improve your sleep Photo: iStock/parinyatk. If you struggle with falling…
A Primarily Plant-Based Diet May Help Ward Off Type-2 Diabetes
You don’t need to be vegan to reduce your risk Photo: iStock/harmoony. Sticking to a predominantly plant-based diet may…