Are Greeting Cards a Thing of the Past?
Carton Card and Papyrus announce store closings A long-time staple of shopping malls will soon be gone. With fewer…
Are You a Super-Taster?
If you hate Brussels sprouts, the reason might be your genes Some people are genetically predisposed to dislike vegetables, according to a study presented at an American Heart Association conference. Dubbed “super-tasters” by researchers, these people have a specific…
Boomers Worry Less Than Millennials About Money
The older we get, the less we fret about finances By Jennifer Hughes Most of us worry about making…
Retirees Warn of Misconceptions About Retirement
A recent survey suggests that retirement reality may not match expectations If you think you’ll be spending the winter…
Canada Takes Second Spot in a Survey of Best Countries
People around the world say Canadians enjoy a superior quality of life. The 2020 U.S. News & World Report…
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…
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…