Afternoon Naps May Help Keep the Brain Sharp
Researchers say an hour or so is optimal By Lola Augustine Brown There’s no reason to feel guilty about that…
Your Meds Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
Almost one in five Americans with high blood pressure are taking a medication that can push it higher By Caitlin Finlay For many patients, the key to controlling high blood pressure may not be adding a new medication but avoiding…
The Truth About Adaptogens
They’re hyped as supplements that can confer a variety of benefits, but there’s not much evidence behind the claims A…
Decluttering, Part III: What to Do With the Stuff You Can’t Sell
If you’re sitting on a pile of things you don’t want or need, there are easy ways to get rid…
When to Update Your Will
If you don’t keep your will up to date, you could create problems you thought you’d avoided A popular regular…
Many Are Ignoring Their Future Health-Care Needs
While older Canadians do plan for retirement, most aren’t giving thought to their long-term care By Caitlin Finlay While 61%…
Get Your Balance Back
Vertigo is more than simple dizziness and it can be scary—but it can be treated By Wendy Haaf Joyce…
Even Short Spurts of Walking Offer Benefits
You needn’t aim for 10,000 steps a day—just get your feet moving By Caitlin Finlay Whether you go for…
You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Fibre
A low-fibre diet isn’t good for you, but it’s not hard to boost your intake—and we’ve got just the recipe…
Decluttering (Part II): Stuff That Will (and Won’t) Sell
If you want to make some money selling your used things, read this list By Katrina Caruso Last week,…