Can’t Fall Asleep? Take a Bath
A bath or shower 90 minutes before bed can improve your sleep Photo: iStock/parinyatk. If you struggle with falling…
Health & Wellness
The Next New Thing is Beanless Coffee
Would you drink synthetic coffee to reduce your environmental footprint? Photo: iStock/Photoboyko. Big investors are hoping that coffee-lovers will be willing to abandon their java and switch to drinking beanless coffee. The caffeinated beverage is being backed by the…
A Primarily Plant-Based Diet May Help Ward Off Type-2 Diabetes
You don’t need to be vegan to reduce your risk Photo: iStock/harmoony. Sticking to a predominantly plant-based diet may…
Canadians Are Happier Than Ever
Happiness is dropping worldwide, but not in Canada Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Canadians are among the happiest people in the world,…
Powers of Attorney for Health Care
A living will may not be enough to protect you when you can’t stand up for yourself. (The last article…
$1.4 Million to Go Into Researching Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Canadian government investment will support researchers hunting for explanations and treatments Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialasiewicz. The perplexing condition long-known as chronic…
Risk From Microplastics in Water Is Low—But…
There are plastic particles in our water. They probably won’t hurt us, experts say, but we need to learn more…
Cutting Calories May Help You Live Longer
Fewer but better calories in your diet may also slow the aging process and help fight off disease Photo: iStock/happy_lark.…
Social Media Affects Girls More Than Boys
Social media use among teens is on the increase, and the negative effects are hurting girls more than boys …
Self-Compassion Helps Stressed Retirees Manage
A new study suggests that you can lower your stress levels by treating yourself as you’d want others to Photo:…