Only Half of Canadians Get a Shot Before Overseas Travel
Most of us know that travelling overseas can put us at risk but never bother to protect ourselves Photo:…
Health & Wellness
10,000 Steps a Day Is No Magic Bullet
Yes, you need to keep moving, but not as far as you think Photo: iStock/rclassenlayouts. Everybody knows that you need to walk 10,000 steps a day to stay fit—except that a recently published study has found that walking less than…
The Feds Will Limit Fees for Tax-Credit Help
The government is cracking down on consultants who profit from disabled Canadians Photo: iStock/MattZ90. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced…
Puppy-Dog Eyes Were Designed to Make Humans Melt
Scientists say that wide-eyed, aren’t-I-cute look evolved because we humans respond to it Photo: iStock/fotyma. When we humans began…
More Teens Are Taking Up E-Cigarettes
A study has found that vaping is on the rise among Canadian teens Photo: iStock/licsiren. A new study published…
Pitching In to Fight Social Isolation
An Edmonton woman has created a fund to help seniors stave off loneliness By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Halfpoint. …
Arthritis or Osteoarthritis?
Advertorial - We are now using the term “arthritis” in a wider sense to replace the term “rheumatism” which encompasses more…
Older Drivers on Multiple Meds Take a Risk
One in four older drivers in a study were found to be taking 11 or more medications By Wendy Haaf…
Men Don’t Get the Mental Health Care They Need
Available mental health services don’t do enough to help men, according to a leading Canadian journal Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialasiewicz Canada’s…
Don’t Recycle Receipts
A Canadian environmental group wants the use of toxic chemicals in receipts banned Photo: iStock/AndreyPopov. A Canadian environmental group is sounding…