Meditation. Just the word may conjure up images of a holy person on a hilltop. Yet meditation is accessible to anyone, anywhere. It requires no special equipment or skills. Maybe that’s why roughly one-quarter of Canadians meditate regularly. And...
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When people have close relationships with their children and grandchildren, everyone benefits. Young children and teenagers need healthy relationships with multiple adults in order to develop appropriate coping mechanisms, among other skills. Parents need a supportive community around them...
With endless ways to exercise – and a limited amount of time to invest – you probably want an exercise regimen that can create the greatest impact. Many people think that the best type of exercise is activities like...
When retirement was at age 65 and the average lifespan was only around 70, retirement was a well-earned respite after a lifetime of hard work. But with increasing longevity and rising costs, a retirement lasting decades is more and...
Maybe retirement sounds like an endless vacation. Or perhaps you’re hoping it’ll be a relief from the pressures of working and supporting a family. Whatever you imagined for your retirement, there may be good reasons to continue working even...
Never has learning been easier. In generations past, learning meant apprenticing yourself to a master or signing up for an expensive university program. Today, technology has seen the rise of webinars and podcasts from a variety of experts or...
In times past, multigenerational families lived under one roof. But with the average Canadian household hovering at just over 2 people, this is obviously no longer the case. Perhaps as a result, loneliness and isolation are major issues for...
It can be hard to ask for help. As the “one in charge,” you’re used to moving swiftly and confidently, whether it’s a new direction for a business, a team or even a family. You may have a vision...
In 1997, only 14% of the labour force was over age 60. This number had nearly doubled by 2017, when the same cohort had risen to 26%. Yet as more and more Canadians live longer, healthier lives, it will...
Exercise. It’s the longest four-letter word we all love to hate. We know it’s critically important for physical and mental health. It improves brain health, manages weight, reduces risk of disease and so much more. Yet only 1...