12 Ways to Stay Warm While Socializing Outdoors During COVID-19
Patio heaters may be sold out across Canada, but that doesn't mean socially-distanced outdoor visits should leave you in the cold.
A COVID-19 Patient’s Incredible 77-Day Fight for Survival
The story of Rick Cameron's battle for survival, the doctor who wouldn’t give up, and the Maritime community that rallied...
Is Lockdown Hurting Your Immune System?
Is all that time spent staying indoors during lockdown actually weakening your immune system? The short answer is no, and...
Finally—A Face Mask For Guys With Beards!
And it's designed and manufactured right here in Canada.
How Can I Celebrate The Holidays Safely During COVID-19?
As Canada enters a second wave of COVID-19, health authorities suggest exercising restraint during the holidays. Infectious disease specialist Dr....
What Canadians Need To Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccines
The global race to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine started only months ago, but two frontrunners are poised to cross...
The Making of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Canada’s scientists are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. The next challenge: inoculate 7.8 billion people.
What You Need to Know About Canada’s Three-Layer Face Mask Guideline
Health officials say masks meeting these criteria provide the best protection against COVID-19.
14 Diseases You Can Prevent Just by Washing Your Hands
To ward off everything from simple respiratory illnesses to deadly infectious diseases, this hygiene basic is the key to keeping...
14 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Home
The holidays in 2020 will certainly be different, but there are plenty of ways to spread cheer while keeping your...
How to Boost Your Resiliency During Tough Times
People of any age can make use of the self-care movement's lessons during this pandemic. Here are some starting points.
As an Asian, I’m Scared of the Pandemic—But Not Because of the Virus
For Asians in Canada, there are two pandemics: the coronavirus and anti-Asian racism. Here’s what we can do to stop...
What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You
Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. How will airlines stay afloat and what does...
How Adopting a Puppy Helped My Family Through the Pandemic
At first I worried adopting a pandemic puppy would make this time more stressful, but I couldn't have been more...
11 Red Flags Your Fever Is Something More Serious
A fever is usually a good sign; it means your body's defense system is working. But it can also signal...
10 Things to Do on Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although costume parties and haunted houses might be off-limits due to COVID-19, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate...
Do Face Shields Really Help Stop Coronavirus?
Face shields can provide COVID-19 protection, but only if you wear them with a face mask. Here's why and what...
How to Read People’s Faces When They Are Wearing a Mask
It's hard to read someone's facial expressions and body language when all you can see is their eyes, but learning...
How to Cope with Loneliness While Staying Socially Distanced
You know physical distancing is important in the age of COVID-19, but it can make you feel lonely and isolated....
‘I Have a Cloud Over Me’: How Social Distancing is Affecting Seniors Living at Home
The health effects of loneliness and isolation are severe for seniors living at home through COVID-19.
11 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Cruises Anymore
As cruises do their utmost to avoid a repeat of early 2020, the world of cruising will look quite a...
What Happens to Old Cruise Ships?
Like every other work of machinery in the world, cruise ships can't run forever.
Face Mask Selfies From Across Canada
We challenged you to share a #maskie and you delivered! These face mask-wearing Canadians are doing their part to stop...
12 Things You Need to Clean After Returning from the Outside World
You left your seemingly safe bubble and ventured out into the world for groceries or other essential activities. Now that...
Now That Schools Are Reopening, Will I Ever See My Grandkids?
As we near the reopening of schools in Canada, Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what we can expect—and how to stay...
I’m Resisting the Return to Pre-Pandemic “Normal.” Here’s Why You Should Too
Phase three, I tell anyone who’ll listen, is based on economics, not epidemiology. The virus is very much still here.
16 Acts of Kindness That Will Bring a Smile to Your Face
We invited you to nominate fellow Canadians who, during this terrible year, demonstrated the benefits of being nice. Meet the...
What the Anti-Mask Movement Needs to Know About COVID-19
Calgary physician organizer Dr. Amy Tan explains how to clean your mask, which kind to choose and why wearing one...
