It’s Safe to Double Up on Shingles Shot
You can—and probably should—get the new shingles vaccine even if you’ve had the old one By Katrina Caruso Canadians…
Highlighters: Finding Your Spring Glow
Located in the Rockies west of Calgary and on the edge of Banff National Park, Canmore is a vibrant, outdoorsy yet artsy community By Wendy Haaf Susan and David Minifie enjoyed the 30 years they spent in Toronto, including…
Banning Plastic Bags Doesn’t Solve the Problem
Don’t automatically assume that reusable cotton grocery bags are best for the environment By Katrina Caruso On January 1, Montreal…
Bad Break for Bone Supplements
Researchers say that supplements intended to prevent broken bones don’t work By Wendy Haaf Calcium and vitamin D supplements…
The Majority of Canadian Debt Is from Mortgages
Canadians owe almost $2 trillion in household debt By Katrina Caruso For the past three decades, Canadians have…
Yanny or Laurel? Why You Hear One Name and I Hear Another—or Both!
The latest big thing on the Internet is a mystifying sound clip By Katrina Caruso In 2015, “The…
Amazon’s Alexa May Become Your Personal Health Tool
The web company is reportedly looking at expanding into the health-care sector By Katrina Caruso It seems that…
Another Reason You Need to Have a Will
Things can get messy when there’s no will in place to guarantee who gets what when the time comes …
Saunas May Lower Stroke Risk
Researchers suggest that regular sessions in a sauna can help protect you from a stroke By Katrina Caruso …
What We Know About the Sugar Substitute Stevia
It’s better for you than a diet full of sugary soda. How much better is not a certainty By…