Stretch Your Way to Better Health
By Anne-Marie Tremblay Along with strength, balance, and endurance, flexibility is key to maintaining your mobility and independence by…
Should You Shave Your Dog Before It Gets Hot Outside?
Good Idea or No-No? An expert addresses a concern about what is and isn’t advisable By Jacqueline Simoneau Should You Shave Your Dog Before It Gets Hot Outside? Bad idea! Unlike humans, dogs don’t release heat by sweating…
Your Poem of the Month – July 2025
A popular feature in Good Times magazine is the Poetry page, where we showcase works written and submitted by our readers.…
Being Married Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
By Avinash Chandra, Queen Mary University of London Would you believe me if I told you that staying single…
A Golden Era for Personalized Medicine Is approaching, But Are We Ready?
By Nazia Pathan, PhD, McMaster University If there’s a disease that seems to run in your family, if you’ve…
Financial Security: A Look at How Canadian Seniors Are Doing
By Olev Edur Statistics compiled by the Canada Revenue Agency provide a snapshot of the financial health of those…
Finding Peace One Piece at a Time
From Linda Priestley, Editor-in-Chief Every Saturday afternoon for the past six years, Liza, her long-time friend Gaby, and their…
Take These Steps Before You Travel
By Wendy Haaf You can’t prevent a disease once you’ve got it After months of budgeting, itinerary planning, and…
Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Your Brain, Not Just Your Lungs
By Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary and Muskaan Muse Laroyia, University of Calgary Wildfires are already burning in parts…
Maintaining Mobility with Aging Means Planning Ahead
By Brenda Vrkljan, McMaster University For people who have trouble getting around, stairs, bathrooms and kitchens are among the…
