Do You Really Need to Take Heartburn Meds?
You may be among the 50 per cent of those using a heartburn medication who shouldn’t be By Wendy Haaf…
Remember: Most Hand Sanitizer Is Flammable
It turns out that fire safety is a concern, after all By Caitlin Finlay Some months ago, reports that hand sanitizer left in a hot car could burst into flames spread quickly online. The reports weren’t true: while research…
Lifestyle Inflation: More Money, More Problems
Don’t let a promotion or pay raise set back your retirement saving By Matt Smith When you get a…
A Whirlwind Visit to Scotland
The roads from Glasgow to Aberdeen are studded with castles—and often very narrow. By Lola Augustine Brown The 30-minute drive…
Major Canadian Bank Promises to Act on Inequality
BMO’s equality goals include boosting workplace representation of various communities By Caitlin Finlay BMO Financial Group has announced a…
Acetaminophen Overdose Risk Underestimated
What Canadians don’t know about the over-the-counter med can definitely hurt them By Wendy Haaf Almost three in five…
Steroids Prove Effective Treatment for Serious COVID Cases
A new study confirms that a number of inexpensive steroids can reduce deaths By Caitlin Finlay An analysis of…
It Pays to Be Nice to Your Knees
Exercise helps to keep your knees in shape—and helps improve mobility even if you have osteoarthritis By Wendy Haaf If you…
How Pension Sharing Works
Canada/Quebec Pension Plan benefits aren’t eligible for pension splitting, but you’re allowed to “share” your CPP/QPP pension with your spouse.…
New Fitness Tracker Can Monitor Your Mood
Amazon’s new Halo band will also chart your body fat and warn you if you’re too sedentary By Caitlin Finlay…
