Stressful Retirement
I never thought that I would still feel stress after my retirement (other than the usual “Gosh, I’m getting old”…
Joint-Ownership Agreements: The Wording Is Key
Olev Edur answers your questions about your rights, personal finance, and estate planning I’m a widow in my late 70s. After my husband passed away, I placed our home into joint ownership with my daughter. I was told that…
Dessert All Day, Everyday!
Alleluia! Thank you for your article “Christmas Without Dessert? No Thanks!” (November/December 2024). Exactly! Why should we deprive ourselves of…
Your Poem of the Month – January 2025
A popular feature in Good Times magazine is the Poetry page, where we showcase works written and submitted by our readers.…
The Quiet Strength of Widows
From Linda Priestley, Editor-in-Chief In her interview with journalist Caroline Fortin (Good Times, January-February 2025), author Louise Penny—whose books’…
Caring for Your Scalp
By Jessica Dostie At times mistreated and often neglected, the scalp plays an essential role in keeping hair healthy;…
3 Ways to Help Heart Patients Stick to a Healthy Diet
By Gabriela Ghisi, University of Toronto and Camila Kümmel Duarte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Cardiovascular disease remains…
Here’s How to Remove Some Persistent Pollutants from your Drinking Water at Home
By Sébastien Sauvé, Université de Montréal; Benoit Barbeau, Polytechnique Montréal, and Termeh Teymoorian, Université de Montréal Many substances harmful…
Spinal Stenosis Explained
By Wendy Haaf What causes narrowing of the spine, or spinal stenosis, and what are the treatments? There are…
Wealthier Canadians Live Longer and Are Less Likely to Be Dependent as They Age, New Research Finds
By Marie-Louise Leroux, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Marie Connolly, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Population…
