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,…
Health & Wellness
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 cut your risk for Type-2 diabetes by 23%, according to a new US study. Previous studies had pointed to a…
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:…
Keep Your Nails Strong and Healthy
The stronger your nails, the better they’ll look Do you have a hard time growing your nails out because…
Teens Who Vape More Likely To Smoke Marijuana
Cannabis use among young people who use electronic cigarettes is three to four times higher than normal By Jennifer…
