How You Can Fight Dementia
By Wendy Haaf Dementia is not a normal part of aging, and you can take steps to reduce your…
It’s Hard to Reach Out to Old Friends, But Doing So May Help Alleviate Loneliness
Lara B Aknin, Simon Fraser University; Gillian Sandstrom, University of Sussex, and Kristina Castaneto, Simon Fraser University Millions of Canadians are lonely. This is worrisome because loneliness, defined by the World Health Organization as “the social pain of not…
Your Poem of the Month – September 2024
A popular feature in Good Times magazine is the Poetry page, where we showcase works written and submitted by our…
Fractures Deadlier Than Many Cancers
By Wendy Haaf People 65 or older are less likely to survive for five years following various types of…
Debunking 5 Myths About Antidepressants
Natalina Salmaso, Carleton University During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals…
A Small Aquatic Plant, Duckweed, Could Revolutionize the Food of Tomorrow
By Tristan Muller, Université Laval and Laurent Bazinet, Université Laval The idea of eating aquatic plants might sound unappetizing…
4 Practical Tips for Eating More Sustainably
By Amar Laila, Alicia Martin and Katherine Eckert, University of Guelph; Cristina Gago, Boston University The systems that bring food from…
Discover the Azores
By Caroline Montpetit Far from major tourist spots, the nine islands of the Azores offer peaceful landscapes, expansive marked…
Retirement: A Time for Rebirth
From Linda Priestley, Editor-in-Chief You may or may not be counting the days, but you’ve almost certainly pondered your…
Why Has COVID Been so Much Worse this Summer? The Health Belief Model Has the Answer
By Jaigris Hodson, Royal Roads University If you think COVID-19 was suddenly in the news a lot over the…