How to Help a Friend in Need
When someone close to you is facing a life crisis, offering to help is kind—but you can do more By…
Health & Wellness
Oh, My Back!
Low-back pain is common, but it’s also manageable By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/BakiBG. If you’re standing in a crowd, the odds are that at least one of the people on either side of you has experienced at least one episode…
Too Much Sugar Can Trigger Depression
If you’re prone to the winter blues, laying off the sweets this holiday season might help Dark days, long…
Don’t Stop Being Active Over the Holidays
Thinking of doing nothing over the holidays? Just two weeks of inactivity is too much for older people’s health With…
Brain Fog Linked to Inflammation
Your body’s response to illness may affect your ability to concentrate If you tend to feel mentally sluggish or…
New Tech Can Remove Carbon Dioxide From the Air
Getting greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere is key in the fight against climate change What are known as…
How to Boost the Fibre in Your Diet
Most Canadians aren’t getting enough fibre. Here’s how you can fix that Foods rich in fibre are part of…
Canada Needs More Nurses
We’re facing a shortage of nurses and there’s little indication things will improve A report from the hiring website…
The Story of Your Life
You don’t have to be a writer to create a captivating memoir By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/Halfpoint. Sometime after his…
Coconut Oil Is Not So Super
Often marketed as a superfood, coconut oil is full of saturated fat Photo: iStock/anna1311. Superfoods are often just foods with…
