Health tips

What would you do with an extra 2 days this year? Would you take a spa getaway? Chill out at home? Sleep? Every year, the average person spends over 2 days looking for stuff – keys, the remote, glasses, cellphone, etc. Make this the year you get organized and reclaim those days.

Sure, there might not be a real fountain of youth, but studies show that spending time with grandkids is very healthy. Grandparents get a lot of mental stimulation and fun out of spending time with their grandkids, keeping them feeling sharp, engaged and less isolated. It also allows them a chance to pass on and share their years of hard-earned wisdom. The grandparent and grandchild relationship offers Mom and Dad a lot of added benefits. Here are just a few of them.

Step aside pumpkin spice. Make this the season of oats.

Your local pharmacy is a staple in your community. It is a place you trust, and it is the place you go to fill your prescriptions, pick up over-the-counter medications and health and beauty products. A recent survey by Canadian Health & Lifestyle found that 97% of people believe their pharmacist has their best interests at heart when recommending medical products. But did you know that your local pharmacy offers a variety of other services?

After months of reveling in every milestone your baby reaches, heading back to work can be a big transition – for you and your baby. Here are some tips that can help ease the transition.

Every January brings a slew of advice on slimming down and beating back the holiday bulge. There’s no shortage of good reasons for shedding those surplus pounds, but here are some lesser-known benefits that might provide you with some extra motivation.