Category: Lifestyle Blog

We hear a lot about getting seven to nine hours of sleep, but there is another question worth asking: does it matter what time you actually go to bed and wake up? Increasingly, research suggests it might. There is no scientifically established perfect bedtime for everyone, but several large studies have found better health outcomes…

Retired volunteer opportunities are easy to find and easy to quit. Write a four-line ad about your week, then pick the role that fits it, not the cause.

Everyone tells you to start slow and stay consistent. Nobody tells you what to do on Monday. Here is the plan: three weeks, four movements, about twenty

Hair growth is a crowded category, but the treatments with the strongest science behind them are still relatively few. Minoxidil and finasteride remain two of the most established options, while peptides and growth factors are emerging as newer ways to support the hair cycle. We asked board-certified dermatologist Amy Forman Taub, MD, FAAD, and clinical…

Hobbies for seniors over 70 often fail because they don’t fit your body, your budget, or your week. Use the Four-Fit Check to pick one that actually sticks.

A stroll through the grocery store reveals no shortage of organic options—from produce and dairy to packaged foods and pantry staples. Yet despite the label’s popularity, many consumers aren’t clear about what it actually means.  In Canada, organic certification is based on a comprehensive set of standards that go far beyond limiting pesticide use. Tia…

When we recently caught up with recipe creator and cookbook author Rachel Mansfield for our In the Kitchen With series, one thing came through clearly: her best recipes are the ones that make everyday cooking feel easier without sacrificing the fun. That same spirit is all over her new cookbook, More, Please!, including these nostalgic orange…

Carly Kremer has spent years making the case that bees belong in the wellness conversation. When we last caught up with the Beekeeper’s Naturals founder for our Living Well series, she talked propolis, purpose, motherhood and the surprising lessons the hive has taught her about building a company. More recently, as we explored wellness’s growing pollinator problem,…

What is caregiver burnout? Learn the warning patterns, how it differs from stress and compassion fatigue, and a practical way to reduce the care load

Think about the last time you had a cold or suffered from allergies … stuffed or runny nose, watery or itchy eyes, maybe a sore throat. What about going through bouts of stress and noticing that your gut is acting up? These symptoms are all part of the plan (of keeping you safe and alive)…