An Aspirin a Day Won’t Keep Dementia Away
Researchers had been hoping to show that low-dose Aspirin could help protect the brain By Wendy Haaf A daily low-dose…
Selfies Could Become a Diagnostic Tool
Your doctor might be able to use your selfies to spot potential problems By Caitlin Finlay We take selfies to document special occasions, locations, and future cherished memories, but did you know that your doctor might be able to…
Talking With Your Doctor
Good doctor-patient communication is essential to your health care. Here’s what you need to know By Wendy Haaf Communicating clearly…
Free Seeds? Don’t Plant Them!
People have been receiving deliveries of mysterious seeds they didn’t order By Caitlin Finlay Reports of seeds being delivered…
Science, Skepticism, and COVID-19
The facts don’t change, but our knowledge and understanding do By Caitlin Finlay Thousands of scientific papers related to COVID-19…
The RRSP/GIS Trap
If you’ll be eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits, an RRSP is going to be a problem In…
A Negative COVID-19 Test Is No Guarantee
The most common COVID-19 test produces a lot of false negatives The test most commonly used to detect COVID-19…
Happiness Is Good for You
The right mindset in life may boost physical health A positive outlook in life can improve not only your…
Good Sunglasses Must Block UV Rays
Lenses without a UV-ray-blocking filter are even worse than no sunglasses By Wendy Haaf Which features should I look…
Divorce May Be a Health Risk
Canadian researchers report that smoking, divorce, and alcohol abuse topped a list of behavioural factors associated with death In…
