We’re Throwing Money in the Trash
Canadians throw out $18 worth of food every week, according to a new study As more Canadians are talking…
Health & Wellness
The Most Dangerous Skin Cancer
The incidence of melanoma among Canadians has been on the rise; here’s what you need to know By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/Wavebreakmedia. When Karen Jokinen of Peterborough, ON, first noticed a small black spot like a smudge from a…
Canada Has Doctors—But Too Many Canadians Don’t
Millions of Canadians still don’t have a family physician, even though we have doctors than ever The number of…
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Science tells us tai chi is good for both body and mind By Wendy Haaf Illustration: iStock/Eloku. In 1994,…
Will We Let Measles Make a Comeback?
Measles outbreaks in the US have Canadian health professionals concerned Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in…
Canadians Expect Technology to Improve Health-Care Access
Artificial intelligence may make shorter wait times possible By Jennifer Hughes The time a patient can spend waiting…
Too Much Spicy Food May Boost Dementia Risk
Before you add more chili powder to that sauce, you might want to reconsider how spicy your diet is …
It Gets Harder to Lose Weight as You Age
You eat right and exercise but still gain weight; don’t worry—it’s natural The older you get, the harder it…
Tea Keeps Your Brain in Shape
Drinking tea regularly helps to protect your brain from the effects of aging You’ve probably heard that drinking green tea…
Fit to Drive
Older drivers face challenges that younger drivers don’t, but that needn’t mean giving up their licence By Marijke Vrommen Durning…
