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Health & Wellness

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3 ways to age gracefully

April 8, 2016 Eric Daw aging, diet, exercise, hobbies

Although the process of aging is different for all of us, there are still certain things we can all do to age gracefully.

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North Toronto woman fights for right to medication

March 27, 2016March 28, 2017 Brian Baker aHUS, Alexion, Health, Jennifer Hamilton, Soliris

Canada has a “fantastic” healthcare system, but there’s one aspect that has fallen short: the cost of medications. That’s the

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Cedarvale therapist shares her binge-eating past

February 20, 2016July 25, 2017 Brian Baker eating disorders, Natalie Gold, psychotherapy

Cedarvale psychotherapist Natalie Gold is sharing her own history with eating disorders to reach out to sufferers of binge eating

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Finding the right amount of exercise

March 12, 2015June 15, 2019 Shawn Star Barry Samuel, exercise, fitness, InsideOut Studio, Jack Goodman, Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Too much, too little or just the right amount. When it comes to exercise, Goldilocks never went down that road with the three bears, but some experts have advice.

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How to keep your mind active and your brain ship shape

March 10, 2015 Eric Emin Wood Alzheimer Society of Canada, Baycrest, Dr. Joanna Mitsopulos, Dr. Susan Vandermorris, National Brain Awareness

While the notion of maintaining a healthy brain is often linked to prevention of dementia, mental exercise is important at

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Making the transition: from hospital to homecare
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Making the transition: from hospital to homecare

June 27, 2014June 29, 2014 Cahal Carmody homecare

Hospital stays, no matter how short, likely leave most of us feeling more aware of the changes to our bodies brought on by aging and our physical limitations.

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Central Eglinton Community Centre older adult program
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The gold in ‘golden years’ begins with a plan

June 26, 2014June 29, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein Bev Moir, Investing, Retirement

Whether your retirement is five or 25 years away, it’s never too early or too late to start planning for the future, says investment advisor Bev Moir.

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Matthew Cole, left, and his aunt Rhonda Sheff
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Cancer scare leads to part in epic ride

June 7, 2014June 8, 2014 Brian Baker Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, Rhonda Sheff

Forest Hill resident Rhonda Sheff is sitting on the couch of her Spadina and St. Clair Avenue West home, trying

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A worthwhile day at the races

March 26, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein charity, Color Me Rad, Meagan's Walk, race, walk

Here are a few upcoming walks and races you can start training for today.

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Outside-the-box fitness

March 26, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein Barre, Coldpressed Juice, fitness, Parkour

Forget the gym. Here are a few other ways of whipping yourself into shape.

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Education continues into retirement

March 1, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein fitness, seniors

The working days may be long gone, but that doesn’t mean school is out for all older adults.

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Staying motivated is key to keeping in shape

March 1, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein fitness, seniors

Erin Billowits launched Vintage Fitness to get people over age 50 energized with physical activity.

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Gifts from the imaginative mind

December 6, 2013June 8, 2014 Eric Emin Wood Christmas, shop local, shopping

Perhaps money can’t buy happiness, but it can provide a variety of intangibles that may be the next best thing.

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Choose right, eat well this holiday season

December 5, 2013June 8, 2014 Perry King diet, empanadas, Healthy Eating, shortbread

Eating the foods you love doesn’t mean having a healthy lifestyle has to take a backseat this holiday season.

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Mobile crisis team coming to 54 and 55 divisions

March 27, 2013September 14, 2014 Shawn Star 54 Division, 55 Division, Mental Health, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, Toronto Police

Cops and nurses partner to respond to mental health related calls

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020February 6, 2023 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danforth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
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Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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