Illiteracy May Boost Dementia Risk
Illiterate people may be three times more likely to develop dementia, according to researchers, while reading may help fend off…
Canada Takes Second Spot in a Survey of Best Countries
A recent survey suggests that retirement reality may not match expectations If you think you’ll be spending the winter months after you retire lazing in the southern sun, you’re sharing the dream of almost a third of Canadians pre-retirees.…
Confirmed: Stress Does Lead to Grey Hair
Scientists have found the cause, and the discovery may help us deal with stress more effectively Can stress really…
Only a Third of Canadians Are Optimistic About Finances
Debt and rising costs are our top financial concerns By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Twoellis. For the 10th consecutive year, a…
This Year’s Weird and Wacky Gadgets
Robotic waiters and smart assistants that follow you around are among the innovations introduced at this year’s electronics trade show…
Fending Off the Flu
Flu is on the rise. Here’s how you can protect yourself Photo: iStock/AaronAmat. While 724 cases of influenza were reported…
Understanding the Caregiver Tax Credit
For anyone planning to claim the “Canada caregiver amount” at tax time, it’s not too soon to start getting things…
Fasting Is the Latest Diet
Scientists are getting serious about the notion of abstaining from food for better health Photo: iStock/Dash_med. A Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Sex May Delay the Onset of Menopause
A new study suggests a link between a woman’s sex life and when menopause occurs Photo: iStock/Goodboy Picture Company. The…
Air Travellers Now Have More Rights
Additions to a passengers’ bill of rights ensure compensation for delayed flights Photo: iStock/Franck-Boston. Additions to a new passengers’ bill…