Health & Wellness

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 wears on, recipes for homemade hand sanitizer and even homemade sanitizers themselves have been appearing online. Now Health Canada has…

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:…

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…

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.  …