Ringing in the New Year at Home
Here’s how to host a low-key soirée that starts 2018 right—without going broke. By Katrina Caruso Going out on New…
Health & Wellness
Healing the Scars of Trauma
Traumatic experiences can damage the brain—but the harm needn’t be permanent. By Katrina Caruso A traumatic experience is one that threatens our lives or safety, though it needn’t always involve violence or physical harm. Psychological trauma, anxiety can also be…
Pre-Retirees Aren’t Getting Healthier
How can you enjoy your retirement if you’re always sick? Your retirement planning should include looking after your health. By…
People With Metabolic Syndrome Need Their Sleep
If you have this dangerous condition, you need to be getting enough sleep—and 40% of older Canadians have it By…
Your Job May Be Killing You
By Katrina Caruso Find out what you can do about it. You’ve probably heard by now that sitting is the…
Giving Is Good for You
Donating your time or money to a worthy cause makes a difference in the world; it also makes a difference…
Don’t Get SAD This Winter
By Katrina Caruso We all know that winter can be bleak. With the shorter, darker days, it’s the time when…
Exercise May Help Breast Cancer Survivors Stay Sharp
By Wendy Haaf Many women successfully treated for breast cancer find themselves with lingering brain fog and concentration problems afterward,…
Why Do Most People Wait 7 Years Before Acknowledging Their Hearing Loss?
Are you concerned about how well you can hear? How about a family member or friend? If you answered yes,…
New Shingles Vaccine 90% Effective
By Lola Augustine Brown You don’t want to get shingles. Fortunately, Health Canada recently approved a new vaccine that’s 90%…