“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Coleridge may have been referring to his beleaguered sailors aboard the Mariner’s ship when he penned those words in the late 18th MORE

“Fashions fade, style is eternal,” Yves Saint Laurent famously said. Alas, the latter also applies to fashion’s impact on the environment. While the industry generates an estimated $300 billion a year, it has also been... MORE

How do you make a mushroom blush? By giving it a fantastic cause to support, that’s how. MORE

Since launching in 2006, Ancestry.ca has been providing fee-based extensive and thorough historical records online for Canadians interested in discovering more about their family history. Now, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 5, Canadians across... MORE

Whether it’s giving up your seat on the subway, or making a charitable donation to a good cause, giving back to others can be the greatest reward in life.... MORE

Who doesn’t want to look like the French? French women are notorious for being able to drink copious amounts of wine, eat baguettes,... MORE

“The greatest gift one generation can give to the next is wisdom.” MORE

A common belief for many people has been that the only way to stay fit and healthy is through intense workouts at the gym. However, Tai Chi, a Chinese martial arts form of exercise that has been practiced for thousands of... MORE

If you wear glasses or contacts chances are you’ve thought about having laser vision correction. The first step to take for anyone considering the procedure is to... MORE

With 100 trillion cells, 206 bones, 600 muscles, 22 internal organs and 11 vital systems, understanding the human body is, by no means, an easy feat. While many have heard the advice “exercise and eat right” as a mantra... MORE

In the past, many patients were told by their eye doctor that they were not a candidate for LASIK because of their astigmatism. However, in addition to treating nearsightedness and farsightedness, modern... MORE

Historically, dry eyes and night time vision complaints were the two most common side-effects that followed LASIK. However, the latest Advanced Custom Wavefront technology has minimized the risks of developing these side-effects.... MORE

Since the downturn in the economy back in 2008, many people have questioned the value of their financial services advisor. Occasionally, I even questioned myself! This also raises the question of how does one define “value” when it comes to financial advice?  If value is only defined by the rate of return on your investment, then very little “value” has... MORE

Many people considering laser eye surgery want to know whether or not it really hurts. Fortunately you can have this life-changing procedure with little to no pain at all. MORE

Many people think LASIK is still a new medical procedure, but in fact, the first LASIK procedure was performed 20 years ago. MORE

Probably the most dreaded and loathed sound in the world is that of an obnoxious alarm clock, jarring you from a peaceful and comfortable snooze. MORE

Sundays have always been, and still are, a bit of a ritual in my family. Most days, I am rushing to get out the door. And while a lot of us are busy going about our own days Monday through Friday, there’s still something so inviting about the thought of a slow, relaxed morning with my loved ones.  It isn’t that we... MORE

It’s getting tougher to deny, but another summer has passed. Everyone has their places to go as we prepare ourselves to return to our routines. Nevertheless, I refuse to be saddened by the notion that the days are steadily becoming shorter and cooler.  Fall is a great season for many changes and transitions. As a kid, the... MORE

As we say good-bye to swimwear and shorts — not to mention the warm weather that they accompany — I can’t seem to let go of the desire to exercise in the outdoors.  The added sunshine has definitely been... MORE

Forget about snails ridding your garden of dying plants and vegetables. And who even eats escargot anymore? These benefits of snails are a thing of the past. When you think of snails nowadays, contemplate the notion of them helping... MORE