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The article presents suggestions for healthy aging. It states that getting old is unavoidable but people can slow down this procedure by taking a great care of their health. For slowing down the pace of getting older, one should protect one's skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation throughout the year. One is also advised to sleep everyday for seven to eight hours.

The article presents a discussion about airborne toxins and cancer. It notes of a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) asserting that 223,000 deaths by lung cancer caused by air pollution. It also asserts that air pollution has now been classified as carcinogenic by the WHO International Agency on Research for Cancer.

The article focuses on the issue of childhood obesity in Canada. The author is critical on the influence of technology and television advertisement in the increasing population of overweight or obese children in the community. Furthermore, the author provides parental tips on how to reduce children's sedentary time in their houses and schools which include minimizing television viewing, engaging them in lower-intensity activities like dance, music lessons and art, and playing with them.

The article discusses how one can create meaningful social ties at any age. It mentions that social ties are important for senior citizens as it can provide great benefits such as bringing them happiness and boosting their health. Libraries, senior centers, community centers are some of the places older people can visit to connect with the people of their age; they can do volunteer work; join online social networking sites or participate in outdoor activities to have a good social life.

The article offers advice on how seniors can overcome the challenge of enjoying an active life and boost their health and happiness. It explains the importance of meaningful social ties for mental health and physical well-being. It also cites the need to recognize opportunities to meet others and the benefits of branching out and having a range of connections. Opportunities for seniors to get active and become involved in their communities are also highlighted.

The article discusses the impact of workplace conditions on an individual's well-being, as it will mean fewer disability claims, lower absenteeism, and boosted productivity. It elaborates on how problems, such as conflict between employees have been linked with repetitive use injuries including neck, shoulder, and low back pain. It is suggested that one should consult ergonomists to personalize the workspace, thus preventing injuries.

The article provides tips in preventing common injuries. It discusses the importance of understanding the links between acute and chronic tissue damage to prevent bones from weakening and the long-term consequences of an injury. It highlights the views of various physicians regarding the necessity of prevention and therapy as lifelong approach to injury and outlines the most common simple remedies of the injury.

The article explains the concept of second-hand stress, and discusses how tension can be transmitted from one stressed person to others. It discusses the role of mirror neurons in the autonomic nervous system in detecting stress in others and simulating a similar emotion. The article also states that stress can be caught easily in the workplace and at home, and offers suggestions on how to deal with second-hand stress. INSETS: CURB THE CONTAGION: TIPS TO AVOID SECONDHAND STRESS;STRESS LESS: SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP CALM.

The article offers information regarding the impact of winter allergies as a growing problem and are aggravated by spending too much time indoors. According to Health Canada, Canadians spend up to 90% of their day on indoors. Naturopath Dr. John Millar from Peterborough, Ontario, states that indoor pollution is often the worse than what is outside for internal environment can become toxic by particulates in the air, used chemicals, or molds growing in dark corners.

The article provides information for parents in raising their kids. Children are often seeking affirmation from their parents, friends, and mentors that they belong and are trustworthy, responsible, and capable. Parents must prepare to negotiate boundaries as their child continue to mature. Family therapist and professor in the School of Social Work at Dalhousie University Michael Ungar said that it is the job of the parents to handle their child with care.

The article offers recommendations for exercising cognitive ability. As introduced by Lawrence C. Katz and Manning Rubin in the book "Keep Your Brain Alive," neurobics is a cognitive exercise that involves sensory stimulation. To make it effective, neurobics must involve one or more senses in a new task. For instance, it is suggested to eat a meal while being blindfolded so as to heighten taste and aroma awareness. Another is listening to the radio while watching a muted television program.