Shovelling Snow Safely
Push the snow—not yourself: know your limits and take it easy By Caitlin Finlay A necessary evil, shovelling snow…
Health & Wellness
Opioids Are a Bad Choice for Chronic Pain
They won’t make it better in the long run—and they can make things worse By Wendy Haaf The long-term use of narcotic medications such as oxycodone to deal with chronic nerve pain doesn’t improve one’s ability to function from day…
Get Smart About Your Goals
If you want to make a big change in your life, this tool can help you get where you want…
How to Get Rid of Expired Meds Safely
You can’t just throw out drugs you no longer need By Caitlin Finlay Have you ever wondered what to do…
8 Weeks to a Healthier Heart?
Eating more fruits and veggies seems to be the key By Wendy Haaf Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce…
What to Ask Before Surgery
You’ll be a lot more relaxed going into an operation if you’re not worrying about things such as whether the…
Online Resources for Coping With COVID
Very few of those reporting COVID-19 stress are using the free online tools that are available By Caitlin Finlay The…
Combatting Loneliness
Wanna Chat? It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, but if that feeling becomes chronic, it’s time to act By Wendy Haaf…
Dealing With Sun-Damaged Skin
From over-the-counter remedies to laser treatments, there are ways to turn back the clock By Lola Augustine Brown Two factors…
Vitamin-D Deficiency Might Be Common in COVID Patients
A Spanish study recommends more vitamin D for those with an increased risk By Caitlin Finlay More than 80%…
