THE POWER OF NO

Why it’s okay to turn down favours

Something in the Air

If it wasn’t bed bugs or allergies, why was she waking up with her eyes swollen shut?

Group Effort

A mentorship program that helps vulnerable youth succeed

GOLDEN YEARS

My mom’s 80th birthday tattoo is just the latest example of her wild, newfound independence

Fire in the Belly

More stress brings more heartburn, but there are easy ways to beat it

Ping & Gaston

Fostering a pair of ducklings brought new joy to our home—until I discovered what awaited them back at the farm

DEMENTIA WARNING SIGNS

A guide to 13 symptoms you should never ignore

NATIONAL TREASURE

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BUTTER TART, FROM ITS FASCINATING ORIGINS TO ITS CROWNING AS CANADA’S MOST FAMOUS DESSERT

CATCHING UP

I hadn’t seen my childhood best friend in 20 years. Would we finally talk about that terrible night from so long ago?

10 LIFESAVING INNOVATIONS COMING TO A HOSPITAL NEAR YOU

How health-care workers and institutions are revolutionizing surgery, patient care, cancer treatment—and more

News from the WORLD OF MEDICINE

EXERCISE PROTECTS THE DECLINING BRAIN

“ARE YOU READY?

EVERY SECOND MATTERED AS A TEAM OF SURGEONS RACED TO REPLACE SIX VITAL ORGANS IN TWO PATIENTS

Why Do You Ask if I Was a Neurotic Kid?

DESPITE REASSURING FRIENDS and strangers that I had loving parents and a stable upbringing, I’m often asked if I was a neurotic kid. My immediate response is always “No! Why would you even think that?”

The Wolf Who Trusted Too Much

Takaya roamed B.C.’s coastline with little fear that a human would harm him—until one did

How Can Canada Be More Accessible?

We quiz Jewelles Smith, disability activist

House Calls

Virtual appointments are convenient and safe—but are they effective?

Good Brew

How an Ottawa kombucha maker helps people recovering from addiction

GOOD NEWS Five Reasons to smile

A SECOND LIFE FOR CHOPSTICKS

Character Studies

In lockdown, Mom and I were able to move past our clashing personalities and connect

A WORLD OF WORRY

Compounding crises have made everyone anxious, but how do you know if you’ve slipped into a more serious disorder—and what do you do about it?

WHY AM I SO TIRED?

If you feel pooped all day, the solution isn’t always more sleep

OUT OF BOUNDS

MARK GAYOWSKI TOOK AN UNMARKED SKI TRAIL INTO A DEEP RAVINE. EVERY ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE ONLY LEFT HIM MORE LOST.

DR. FEELGOOD

POWERFUL HALLUCINOGENS are the next medical frontier. Believers claim they cure pain, depression, obesity, addictions and headaches—for a start.

CANADA'S GREATEST UNSOLVED MYSTERIES

CAN YOU CRACK THESE SPOOKY DISAPPEARANCES, PARANORMAL SIGHTINGS AND PUZZLING WHODUNITS?

Table Stakes

How a Montreal chef created a safer workplace

A Place of Love

For many years, I felt lost in the kitchen. But with help from some family favourites, I found my place.

THE TAKEN

IF YOU FAIL A MENTAL CAPACITY TEST, YOUR PROVINCE CAN SELL YOUR HOME, MANAGE YOUR MONEY AND LOCK YOU IN LONG-TERM CARE. BUT WHAT IF THE TEST WAS WRONG?

Are We Still Friends?

How to have a difficult conversation without losing your cool

AN END TO COMMERCIAL WHALING

Five Reasons to smile

A BUNNY CALLED EASTER

The lost pet who showed up on our lawn was a welcome distraction from my wishes for a baby.