COVID-19 Alert—Don’t Use Homemade Sanitizer
Health Canada is warning against making or using do-it-yourself hand sanitizer Photo: iStock/nito100. As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic…
Health & Wellness
Symptom-Free Is No Guarantee
People with no symptoms can still spread COVID-19 Photo: iStock/wildpixel. A number of recent studies may help explain why COVID-19 has been spreading so rapidly around the world. Published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Skin Care Myths
Taking care of your skin isn’t nearly as complicated as we’re sometimes led to believe By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/unomat.…
The Facts About Osteoporosis
Here’s what you need to know about keeping your bones healthy for a healthy, independent future By Wendy Haaf Photo:…
Phone Service Offers a Friendly Voice
An Ottawa-based phone line lends an ear to lonely seniors in isolation By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/Daisy-Daisy. A Friendly Voice…
Keeping People Connected
The Nova Scotia government and a Saskatchewan phone company are making it easier for seniors to stay connected By Erika…
Discovering Digital Chat
Video chatting and social media can help us keep in touch as we all shelter at home By Wendy Haaf…
More Money to Help Seniors Cope With COVID-19
Both the federal and Ontario governments have announced more funding and resources for seniors By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/vchal. The federal…
Why Handwashing Is Vital
The COVID-19 virus remains stable on surfaces for hours and even days Photo: iStock/filadendron. The results of a new…
Get Out for a Walk—It’s Safe
The key is remembering to maintain social distancing Photo: iStock/diane555. While health officials across Canada have been urging people to…
