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…
Health & Wellness
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 Wendy Haaf One in five Canadians has metabolic syndrome—among those over 65, the number jumps to two in five,…
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%…
Bill Gates Has Added $100 Million to the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
By Lola Augustine Brown The good news is that we’re living longer than ever before. However, as American billionaire Bill…
More Fish, More Fruit, Less Colon Cancer
By Wendy Haaf Piling your plate with fish and fruit and skipping soft drinks could greatly reduce your chances of…
Binge-Watching TV Could Lead to Disability
By Wendy Haaf If you’re physically active for three or fewer hours each week, sitting and watching five hours…
