New Federal Aid
Seniors are getting a one-time top-up—and promises of more to come By Erika Morris If you’re receiving Old…
Facebook Fined $9 Million
The social media giant misled Canadians about their privacy By Erika Morris Canada’s independent Competition Bureau is imposing a fine of $9 million on Facebook, saying the social media platform made misleading claims about the privacy of users’…
How to Make TFSAs Even Better
Tax-Free Savings Accounts have proved a great success; now an expert is proposing ways to improve on a good thing…
Exceeding the Maximum Ibuprofen Dose Is Dangerous
Extra ibuprofen doesn’t mean more pain relief By Wendy Haaf A single 400 mg dose of ibuprofen (the recommended…
You Probably Sit Too Much
Even with regular exercise, too much sitting can harm your health With so much time on our hands these days,…
COVID-19 May Increase Stroke Risk
An international study of patients around the world has found links between COVID-19 and strokes Early studies involving COVID-19…
Home Gardeners Are Happy People
New research shows that gardening boosts emotional well-being as much as walking, biking, and dining do If the current…
Planning a Happy Retirement
Isn’t Retirement Just One Long Vacation? By Dr. Susan Hutchinson, PhD (CTRS) School of Health and Human Performance Dalhousie University…
Phone Therapy May Help With Depression
Therapy conducted over the phone shows promise in treating depression among those with Parkinson’s About 50% of those with…
Researching the Pandemic’s Effect on Psychological Health
A new study will explore how older adults are coping with the COVID-19 crisis A long-term Canadian study of…
