Health tips

You’re young, you’re healthy, you totally don’t need health insurance, right? Or do you? Lots of people think health insurance is one of those things that can wait a little longer, but did you know the best, and most affordable time to enroll is when you’re young and healthy?

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

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.

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.

In Canada, we tend to take some things for granted. Like healthcare. It’s free, right? Well, sort of. People who work full‑time and have group insurance will likely never see those bills for the ambulance ride or the medical equipment they take home. They also won’t need to worry too much about the cost of prescription drugs. But for anyone without private insurance, those costs can add up pretty quickly. And dealing with a pile of extra bills when you’re ill is far from being good for your health.