What is the Meaning Behind the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
This year, September 30th has been made a public holiday to honour the victims of the residential school system. This…
Compression Stockings Cut Cellulitis Risk
By Wendy Haaf If you have chronic swelling in your legs that’s lasted three months or more, compression stockings could sharply reduce the chances of your developing a serious skin infection known as cellulitis. To test the effect of these…
5 Steps for Better Health-Care Spending
Having medical insurance and/or government coverage for the myriad of health-care issues many of us face as we get older…
Disconnect on Antibiotic Use
By Wendy Haaf While people aged 50 or older are generally well aware of the threats posed by antibiotic overuse,…
Now What?
Fall will always feel like back-to-school time, regardless of whether our academic years—and even those of our children—are but distant…
Spreading Dividend Income?
I am 68 years old, retired, and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are my main sources…
Selling a Cottage
I own a cottage that I am considering selling in the next year or two. It was purchased in 1998…
ADHD
Do you have difficulty concentrating, organizing tasks or completing work? You may be suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Here…
Have You Ever Heard of Rosacea?
My husband, who is 76, has had a skin condition called rosacea for about five years. He uses the topical…
An Island at the End of the World
Located just off Newfoundland’s coast, Fogo Island is an inspiration for both artists and nature lovers By Nathalie De Grandmont…
