Pollen, dust, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, and many pollutants are so small that they float through the air. When people breathe in, touch, or consume these particles, the body recognizes them as foreign invaders and releases histamines. This natural chemical is produced in white blood cells and released into the body triggering allergic reactions such as sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose. Sometimes, people have a dangerous reaction called anaphylaxis, which can involve swelling of the airways. If you have ... read more

Did you know that pesticides from lawns can eventually wash into rivers and lakes to kill fish? Or that rat poison can work its way up the food chain?  What we do around our homes can have unexpected outcomes far beyond our fences. Fortunately, there are simple ways that we can maintain our homes while being kind to wildlife. Alexander Donald is a Director of the Ontario Wildlife Rescue (www.ontariowildliferescue.ca), a non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured or orphaned wild animals including bird... read more

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadianseniors, and between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Of those who are injured in a fall, the most common injury (35% of cases) is a fracture, which is a broken bone. Serious injury such as a broken hip can be so life-altering that the senior must move into a care facility.Diminished vision, awareness, hearing, touch, balance and mobility are common aspects of ageing that make i... read more

If a disaster occurred would you know what to do to protect yourself and your family? If you had to leave your home, would you have food, water and other supplies to last the three to four days it may take for emergency assistance to arrive? No one likes to consider the possibility that disaster will strike but planning and preparing for one can be crucial to your survival. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes, as well as man-made events such as gas explosions, happen quickly and often witho... read more

Today's good inflation news and weakening economic data suggest that the Bank of Canada will cut its overnight policy rate by another 25 bps on September 4. Additional monetary easing is also likely in October and December, continuing through much of next year, triggering a rebound in housing activity. View this email in your browser More Good News On The Cana... read more