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…
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 or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State…
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…
Dick Pound: Game-Changer
By Rob Lutes The Olympic swimmer who built the Olympic Games into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise also fought corruption within…
It’s Not Just About Hearing: Why Getting Help for Hearing Loss Is Also a Psychological Journey
By Bill Hodgetts, University of Alberta When people think about hearing loss, they picture someone turning up the TV…
Travel with Intention: A Guide to ‘Soft Adventure’ Experiences across Canada this Summer
By Moira A. McDonald and Ann-Kathrin McLean, Royal Roads University A growing number of Canadian travellers are embracing “soft…
