Health & Wellness

Discovering Digital Chat

Video chatting and social media can help us keep in touch as we all shelter at home By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/fizkes.   Amanda’s introduction to digital chat was a bit of a jolt. She was in bed one night,…

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…

Managing High Blood Pressure

If you don’t know your number, it’s time to get your blood pressure checked  By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/FluxFactory.  …

Rainbows Defying the Pandemic

More and more windows are glowing with rainbows that promise brighter days ahead By Erika Morris   All over North…

The Power of Art Therapy

The goal of art therapy isn’t the creation of masterpieces but improved physical and mental health     By Wendy Haaf Photo:…

Music to Soothe the Heart

Listening to music can help you recover more quickly following a heart attack, a new study suggests   Patients experiencing…

Sleep and Heart Health Linked

Too much sleep and too little are both bad for you Photo: iStock/Wavebreakmedia.   Research has shown that both too…