Heartburn Meds May Cause Iron Deficiency
By Wendy Haaf Taking drugs to control your heartburn or acid reflux for two years or longer can leave you…
How Old Is Too Old to Drive?
By Lola Augustine Brown Remember the incredible sense of freedom that you felt when you finally got your drivers’ licence? Imagine what it might feel like to have that taken away from you. According to a recent survey, it seems…
Do You Have a Plan for Your Estate?
There’s a lot more to estate planning than a simply having a will By Olev Edur Photo: iStock/g-stockstudio. A…
A Good First Day of Vacation Is Crucial
For a third of travellers, the first 24 hours can make or break a vacation By Lola Augustine Brown Photo:…
Antibiotic Stay–the–Course Rule Challenged
Experts in England now advise that we should stop taking antibiotics as soon as possible By Lola Augustine Brown Photo:…
For What It’s Worth…
A painting by Jean Paul Riopelle, the Montreal-born artist who died in 2002, was sold in May for $7.4 million—an…
Smoking Doubles Aneurysm Risk
By Wendy Haaf Here’s another really good reason to quit. Smokers have a 1 in 9 chance of developing a…
Anti-Aging Stuff That Works
These skin-care ingredients do what they’re supposed to By Lola Augustine Brown Photo: Fotolia/Goodluz. Beauty companies are always searching for…
The Facts About Reverse Mortages (continued)
What are the alternatives to a reverse mortgage? Take out a new first mortgage or add to an existing one.…
A New and Improved (?) Canada’s Food Guide
By Lola Augustine Brown …