Men Are Less Likely to Wear a Mask Indoors
Most Canadians support making masks mandatory indoors Canadians between 45 and 59 are the least likely to wear a…
Health & Wellness
New Filter Can Kill COVID-19 Virus
US researchers have designed a filter to catch and kill the coronavirus behind COVID-19 Researchers at the University of Houston say they’ve created a filter capable of removing airborne COVID-19 particles from indoor settings. The research was published in…
Meditation May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
A new large-scale US study supports previous findings that meditation is good for your heart A survey of more…
Managing Weight Gain
It’s natural to gain some weight as we get older, but that doesn’t mean having to grin and bear it …
Drug Interaction Risk
Blood-thinners and NSAIDs are a bad mix By Wendy Haaf In a study of older adults taking new-generation blood-thinners,…
Golf on the Upswing
Recreational golfing is seeing a surge in Canada Recreational golf is making a comeback, even as amateur and professional…
An Unhealthy Lifestyle Can Boost Risk for Cold and Flu
Smoking and lack of exercise can make you more susceptible to a respiratory infection—including, perhaps, COVID-19 Research from the…
Red Light Can Improve Declining Eyesight
The discovery could lead to an inexpensive home treatment A small-scale UK study of 24 men and women has…
A Walkable Neighbourhood Can Help You Live Longer
The sort of community in which you live may affect your chances of living to 100 Where you live…
The Pandemic Has Boosted Resilience, Not Loneliness
A US study has found that social distancing measures during lockdown haven’t led to more loneliness A study looking…