Want to stay independent longer? Get walking!
Simply putting one foot in front of the other (repeatedly!) can both reduce your chances of acquiring a physical disability—and…
New Mortgage Rules May Affect Canadian Retirees
By Lola Augustine Brown The new rules on Canadian mortgages that went into effect October 17 are designed to help make sure that homebuyers are less likely to go bust if interest rates rise. These rules, coupled with measures restricting…
You Can Stop Worrying About the Kids—They’re in Pretty Good Financial Shape
Canadians under the age of 35—also known as Millennials—often get a bad rap as social media-addicted brats with a sense…
The Cabot Trail: More Than Spectacular
We drove beautiful Cape Breton in mid-June, when the landscape was freshly green, lobster was in season, and roadsides were…
Before You Fall
There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling By Wendy Haaf One night last summer,…
The Human Touch
Last night as we left the movie, a huddled heap of humanity hunched on the darkened cinema steps. I didn’t…
A Poem Is Never Just a Poem
A poem is never just a poem. It’s a peek into the soul. It’s a gift of something that you…
Antibacterial Soaps Denounced As Hooey, Banned in The US
If you’ve relied on antibacterial soaps and hand-washes to keep germs at bay for as long as you can remember,…
Doing Less Is Best When It Comes to Prostate Cancer
Men with prostate cancer may do better not being treated, says a study just published by the New England Journal…
Having a Life Online Helps Seniors Feel More Connected Offline, Too
An article published in the most recent Journal of Aging and Health reports that when older people are given training…
