You Can Be Kinder to Yourself
Practising mindful self-compassion can lower stress and boost well-being By Wendy Haaf Not so long ago, if Suzanne Boles—a…
Health & Wellness
Better Late Than Never
Even in middle age, the right lifestyle choices can reduce women’s stroke risk Women who make lifestyle changes beginning in middle age can still significantly reduce their chances of having stroke in the future, according to new research. The…
Older Adults Least Stressed By COVID-19 Lockdowns
Researchers say older adults have more coping skills A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia…
You Don’t Have to Be Married to Be Happy
A new study suggests that marriage isn’t a major predictor of happiness While happily married people have been shown…
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…
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…
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…
