Wake-up call: Retirees are staying in their homes Ninety-six per cent of Ontario seniors over age 55 who were surveyed, say that they are currently planning to remain in their own homes for as long as they possibly can. Mary Deanne Shears is one of the ones simply sitting tight. The 77-year-old
Flex your muscles while flying One of the most classic air travel health tips involves avoiding deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Those who have poor circulation, smoke, have heart disease, are pregnant, had recent surgery and have certain cancers are most at risk. Here are a few tips, or better yet, ask your doctor for guidance: […]
Whether restaurant food or take out is an occasional indulgence or a big part of your life, having diabetes can make it hard to choose from a men or buffet. Here are some suggestions: •Keep track: Get into the routine of recording what, when and how much you’re eating. •Watch your portions: Consider splitting an […]
By Madeleine Dore Any given day brings a never-ending list of things to do. There’s the work thing, the laundry thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we don’t want to do, and the thing we’ve been putting off. Things left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious, or disappointed. After searching for […]
Doing your part to save the planet Reduce, reuse, recycle—all simple practices that can make a sustainable contribution towards living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you’re helping to plant a community vegetable garden, sitting on the green committee at your local Legion or having a Saturday garage sale, there are plenty of ways you can make […]
By Carolyn Lee Arnold What does a free-spirited, fifty-something professional do when she breaks up with her non-committal Buddhist boyfriend and longs for a life partner? She holds a ‘letting go’ ceremony with the boyfriend, challenges herself to go on 50 dates, takes a few lovers, and voila! Finding Mr. Right becomes a sexy dating […]
By Carolyn Lee Arnold What does a free-spirited, fifty-something professional do when she breaks up with her non-committal Buddhist boyfriend and longs for a life partner? She holds a ‘letting go’ ceremony with the boyfriend, challenges herself to go on 50 dates, takes a few lovers, and voila! Finding Mr. Right becomes a sexy dating […]
If you are one of the generous Canadians who regularly donate to charities, you are giving to causes that you care deeply about, and tax incentives are the last thing on your mind. However, by having a strategic approach to your giving you can substantially reduce taxes on your income and minimize the significant taxes […]
Helping Loved Ones Stay Home Living with early-onset dementia doesn’t mean that someone cannot manage their own life. With adjustments in their environment they can often remain independent and safe. Am I At Risk For a Fall? Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians and are largely preventable. Injuries are a serious […]
Laughter is a form of stress relief, having a laugh “doesn’t just lighten your load mentally,” the Mayo Clinic explains, but “actually induces physical changes in your body.” In the moment, laughing can help: 1) Boost your immune system. Laughter and humour are serious stress relievers. Without this relief, stress can take a serious toll on […]