Lifestyle

What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

Users of knowalcohol.ca can enter their age, sex and how much they drink per week and calculate their risk of several alcohol-related diseases.

Jan 2, 2025 5:23 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: Eating for gut health

Common gut issues such as excessive bloating often signal that our body is struggling to digest certain foods.

Jan 1, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Local laser clinic helps highlight natural beauty

Practitioners at Vancouver's Arbutus Laser Centre For Aesthetic Medicine have over 200 years collective experience and support their patients to feel like the best versions of themselves

Dec 30, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake

There’s that bottle of leftover eggnog in the fridge. And what are you going to do — pour it out? I think not.

Dec 30, 2024 6:03 AM Read more >

Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

Instead of a tough cut that requires hours to become tender, this recipe uses chorizo, a flavour-packed sausage that boasts a robust, smoky taste.

Dec 30, 2024 5:26 AM Read more >

B.C. criminal defence firm holds record success rates in driving offences

Kyla Lee with Acumen Law Corporation offers crucial expertise when your driving privileges and freedom are at stake

Dec 23, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver's hotspot for card collectors: Inside UBECARD’s 4,000-sq ft space

From rare finds to sought-after classics, UBECARD's unique space, expert staff, and community focus cater to novices and seasoned card collectors alike

Dec 19, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

The best Christmas movies for every mood

‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.

Dec 19, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

TORONTO — Ingrid Menezes gestures toward herself as she takes in the sight of an African wilderness. "Come on zebra, come," she says as she starts to pet the air above her lap.

Dec 18, 2024 11:54 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: How digestion works

Eating slowly and chewing deliberately is important.

Dec 18, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >