The high social cost of allowing human indulgences
You don’t discourage bad behaviour by making it easier and more pleasant to engage in. Except Canadians have when it comes to gambling and drug use…
The right psychiatric care depends on proper diagnosis
Identifying the disorder and acting appropriately can be difficult when symptoms overlap…
Come on, get happy: if a survey says we are, it must be true
Apparently, as you get older you get happier. Sclerotic, arthritic, calcified, deaf, blind, stupid and poor equals happy? Where do I sign up?…
Scheer’s food guide criticism may come back to bite him
Weaponizing Canada’s Food Guide to promote certain foods against other sources never results in a positive outcome.…
Canadians neglect travel insurance: survey
Anne Marie Thomas of InsuranceHotline.com talks about the unnecessary risks Canadians take when they travel abroad and what they can do to minimize those risks…
Blood/injection/injury phobias easy to treat
It is important to face one’s fears in order to overcome them…
More community care means less time in nursing homes
But a study shows that residents in those regions are entering nursing homes with more complex care needs…
Personalized employer health programs sought by workers: survey
Businesses need to look beyond traditional benefits to things such as health spending accounts, customizable wellness programs and even digital solutions: RBC…
National food policy can play key economic and social roles
But a great deal of work must be done to turn the vision into a reality that serves all Canadians…
Improving the lives of seniors – and their families
Robyn Pearson of A Friend Indeed talks about how her service fills a vital gap for multi-generational families…