It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Even if you’ve been sedentary, taking up exercise can keep you alive longer Photo: iStock/Ridofranz. A study of more…
Over-the-Counter Test Can Predict Osteoporosis
Your fingernails can tell you a lot about your risk for the illness Photo: iStock/lolostock. Those with osteoporosis often develop brittle nails. Now that researchers have come to better understand the connection, there’s hope that over-the-counter nail-testing kits for…
Low-Carb Hi-Fat Breakfast Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
For those with Type 2 Diabetes, an omelette beats a bagel for brekkie Blood sugar levels often spike after…
Nature’s Blue Period
In late May and early June, you’ll find that Mother Nature is especially fond of wearing blue By Carol…
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…
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…
