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…
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 of entitlement who will never grow up and move out of their parents’ basement. The truth is that the kids…
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…
How to Tell Good Debt From Bad
Debt can work against you—or you can make it work for you By Olev Edur Debt. It’s become a dirty…
Health Canada Tells Makers of Acetaminophen Products to Post Stronger Warnings
Many of us think little of taking acetaminophen products when we have a headache or for other niggling aches and…
