Are “Silver Alerts” for Missing Seniors a Good Idea?
As the number of dementia patients rises, some are calling for a network to respond when someone disappears Photo: iStock/lisafx.…
Health & Wellness
Canadians Are Too Sedentary
A new report gives Canadians a poor grade when it comes to physical activity Photo: iStock/txking. ParticipACTION recently released its first Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, and Canadians adults managed only a “D” rating as a result…
Another Reason to Limit Your Screen Time
Our phones and laptops are probably taking a toll on our physical health Photo: iStock/phive2015. It’s commonly advised that…
Lifting the Veil on Cataracts
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The Bus That Became a Food Store on Wheels
This mobile grocery store is on a mission to make healthy food accessible Photo: iStock/AlexRaths. A new non-profit in Edmonton…
Brownies That Get You High Are Coming
If you plan to try edible cannabis, be very careful Photo: iStock/Fudio. If you’ve never tried cannabis before and are…
Heart Disease Is No Longer Canada’s No. 1 Cause of Death
In wealthy countries, cancer is now a bigger threat than cardiovascular disease Photo: iStock/verbaska_studio. While heart disease is still the…
Video Games Can Be Good for Your Health
Gaming can help fight isolation and loneliness By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Zinkevych. While it’s true that excessive video…
Don’t Give Up on Kale!
The more you eat healthy food, the better it tastes Photo: iStock/ThitareeSarmkasat. If you’re trying to eat a healthy diet but…
A Dog Can Keep You Healthier
New study results suggest that owning a dog can lengthen your life Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages. Dog owners are healthier, according to…
