Study after study shows that physical activity not only improves fitness; it's also important for mental and emotional well-being, particularly as we get older. It can reduce stress and improve mood and memory. This spring the North York Central Library is partnering with the Toronto Council on Aging to present Boomers and Beyond: the Power […]
I remember like it was yesterday what I was doing 28 years ago this week. In a matter of days I went from looking forward to the birth of my baby – in theory, still many weeks away – to watching him rushed to intensive care. I was fortunate that our son spent just five weeks in […]
Community gardens have been around for awhile, but it seems that in the last few years their profile is growing, so to speak, as the urban agriculture movement has increased awareness of the viability and the benefits of growing food in an urban environment. Community gardens provide an opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables and ornamental […]
Does the thought that science fair season is upon us bring out the mad scientist in you? If you're the paren’t of a school-aged child, you are no doubt familiar with the science project. Whether you have a younger child who needs some help or are watching from the sidelines as your high school student […]
Is your kitchen outdated? It may not be this old, but kitchens are among the rooms that people most want to update in their homes. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2012 Market Report, the average kitchen renovation costs over $30,000. A major kitchen renovation is one of the most expensive and complex […]
As the year's end approaches, lists are everywhere – the best movies of the year, the best apps, the best songs and, of course, the best books. Here are some of the best science books of 2012, according to a selection of lists: Turing's Cathedral: the origins of the digital universe by George Dyson […]
The Darwin anniversary year in 2009 (it was the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his best known book, On the Origin of Species) raised the profile of this groundbreaking scientist, and the renewed interest in his work has continued in the three years since. […]
People tell me all the time that our dog is very cute. Friends volunteer to care for her when we're away, and even people who don't like dogs are won over by her charms. But how much does her appeal have to do with the way she looks? I started thinking about this when I picked […]
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common of the so-called lifestyle disorders. The Canadian Diabetes Association calls it a global epidemic. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes or metabolic syndrome the good news is that a lot of support is available to help you learn how to manage your […]
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