In The News Posts

Seniors’ mental health

June 11, 2007

CARP welcomes the creation of the Commission on Mental Health under the leadership of former Senator Michael Kirby ...

What ordinary Canadians are doing to get health care

June 8, 2007

This UBC professor of Nursing is scouting the unexplored territory outside of Medicare. What's your story? Some time ...

I eat, therefore I think

June 7, 2007

A healthful diet is good for your head, too. For decades, there has been a steady stream of reports linking ...

Are your health records private?

June 6, 2007

Here's how privacy legislation protects your medical information. Out of all the many records we wish to keep private, ...

The autism epidemic

June 4, 2007

It's likely that you or someone you know is affected by autism. What are its causes – and what can be done about ...

The hobby vacation

June 1, 2007

Indulge your passion for a particular handicraft, take master-level classes and meet others with the same ...

Healthy gardening

May 31, 2007

Before digging in your garden, roll up your sleeves – for your tetanus booster. Gardening is meant to be ...

Avoid car repair rip-offs (part 6)

May 30, 2007

How do you avoid the trap of paying for car repair services you don't really need? One of the most common ways car ...

Electronic banking – what’s the worry?

May 29, 2007

A look at the realities of modern banking and the risks of fraud and identity theft. Electronic banking in all its ...

Make travel pictures great

May 27, 2007

Make your travel photos more memorable with these tips. One of the joys of travel is to see new places and experience ...