Trash to treasure: What is a circular economy?
While banning plastics is one way to work towards reducing waste worldwide, there is another way. Continue reading
Fight for your rights
4 reasons long-term disability claims are denied, and how to fight back. Continue reading
Smell rotten eggs at home? Here’s what homeowners need to know
Do you know what natural gas smells like? Continue reading
Subtle signs of skin cancer you should never ignore
It’s estimated that approximately 7,800 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2019. Continue reading
The flu and seniors by the numbers
According to a 2003 study, after a hospital stay, as many as one-third of seniors leave the hospital with a reduced ability to carry out their routine activities. Continue reading
How a flu diagnosis changed this Canadian senior’s life forever
“Influenza can be devastating especially to those over age 65 and the presence of concurrent illness makes things even worse,” said Dr. Ronald Grossman, a respiratory specialist. Continue reading
Widow of B.C. broadcaster Neil Macrae raises awareness of the rare cancer that took husband’s life
Two years following her husband’s death, Laurie Rix is sharing her husband’s story in hopes that it empowers others to become champions of their own health. Continue reading
Home renovations you can actually do on your own
“One way to avoid costly home reno fees is to go the DIY route, tackling household projects and renos yourself,” says Mike Di Donato, director of Skilled Trades College of Canada. Continue reading
Back-to-school safety: Debunking 4 common concussion myths
Concussions are described as traumatic brain injuries and are invisible injuries. Continue reading
How the flu can impact a senior’s life
“Flu is among the leading causes of catastrophic disability and dramatic losses of activities of daily living in the elderly,” says Dr. Ronald Grossman, a respiratory specialist. Continue reading