Following Canada’s New Food Guide Could Save You Money
A recent survey found that Canadians’ perceptions of the guide vary By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/AlexPro9500. We all want…
Nature’s Blue Period
In late May and early June, you’ll find that Mother Nature is especially fond of wearing blue By Carol Hall Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'; photo: Carol Hall. Mother Nature is choosy about the colours of her seasonal wardrobes. In…
My Galapagos Islands Adventure
Advertorial - Our flight from Quito, Ecuador to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands was the start of one of the…
Top Tips for Protecting Your Identity
The Canada Revenue Agency has a new set of guidelines for preventing identity theft By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/BrianAJackson.…
Canadians Are Stressing Over Summer Spending
How to manage a vacation on a budget is a concern for a lot of us By Jennifer Hughes…
Diabetes Can Be Beaten Back With Diet
A new study has shown that a strict diet can put Type-2 diabetes into remission Photo: iStock/Wand_Prapan. Type-2…
Well-Meaning “Senior Strategy” May Make Things Worse
Viewing seniors as a problem to be solved just creates more ageism, one researcher says Photo: iStock/Dobrila Vignjevic. In…
The Soothing Power of Art Therapy
Art therapy can help patients cope with a life-threatening disease Photo: iStock/Benjavisa. Being diagnosed with a life-threatening or…
Do You Really Need a Case for Your Smartphone?
You might think a case is a frivolous luxury, but a good one can save you hundreds of dollars By…
Many Low-Income Seniors Are Cheating Themselves
Intended to help low-income seniors in retirement, Tax-Free Savings Accounts may not be well understood, experts say By Jennifer…