Safety

This Is the Number One Mistake Parents Make with Car Seats in Winter

Failing to take this step before strapping your little ones into their car seats presents a major safety risk.


So You’ve Got a Wart…

Luckily, 65 per cent of warts will go away on their own. But if you have stubborn one, or you're...


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9 Things You’ll Regret Leaving in Your Car This Winter

Forget about those cans of soda? You may want to check the trunk...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

From flooding to fires, here are four simple tips to keep you and your family safe when extreme weather strikes.


How to Do CPR: 7 Essential Steps of CPR Everyone Should Know

Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest.


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11 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Suffering from Heat Stroke

Spotting heat stroke in dogs isn't always easy.


If You See a Hole in a Pen Cap, This is What It Means

Find out why there's a little hole in your pen cap and how it helps both you and your pen.

Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Which Should You Be Using?

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has scores of people reconsidering their everyday cleaning habits. It's tempting to reach for what...


Winter Driving Safety Tips Every Canadian Should Know

Don't let the winter weather catch you—and your ride—by surprise. To make sure you're prepared, check out these winter driving...


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The Reader’s Digest Home Tech Buying Guide

On the market for a new TV, security system or smart home assistant? Here’s a handy guide to the key...


I’m Resisting the Return to Pre-Pandemic “Normal.” Here’s Why You Should Too

Phase three, I tell anyone who’ll listen, is based on economics, not epidemiology. The virus is very much still here.


Here’s What Spider Bites Look Like—and When to Call the Doctor

Spiders are probably more scared of you than you are of them, but if you do get bitten, here's the...


7 Reasons Why You Should Never Wear Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are fine for crossing the beach, but you should never make them your go-to summer shoes.


How to Handle Social Distancing Rule Breakers, According to Etiquette Experts

Faced with a rampant rule breaker? These tips will keep your safety—and your dignity—covered.


The Truth About Recirculated Air on Airplanes

There are plenty of justifiable reasons to be nervous about flying on an airplane—but this common myth isn't one of...


What Does Poison Ivy Look Like? How to Identify and Avoid It

About 85 per cent of people are allergic to this poisonous plant. If you're one of them, avoid irritating rashes...

How to Buy and Sell Secondhand During COVID-19

From online marketplaces to no-contact yard sales, these tips and tricks will keep bargain hunters safe this summer—and help them...



5 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus

As Canada begins to reopen, experts warn against visiting spots where coronavirus has been most likely to spread.


Here’s What “Defunding the Police” Actually Means

Here’s what defunding the police could look like—and the arguments in favour of this plan.


14 Coronavirus Mistakes You’ll Probably Make This Summer

Here's your guide to enjoying the warm weather and time outdoors—safely—this summer.


How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on Public Transit?

Now that lockdowns are being lifted and people are returning to their workplace, could subways, trains and buses become hot...

How Can I Social Distance Safely as Canada Reopens?

As parks, beaches and campgrounds reopen across Canada, Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains how to safely navigate COVID-19 this summer.


11 Things to Never Keep in Your Backyard

Theft, damage and accidents are all too common when you leave these items in your backyard.


11 Germ-Spreading Items You’re Probably Carrying Right Now

Don't forget to sanitize these items that are probably grosser than you realize.


9 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Day From Now On

The COVID-19 pandemic has made cleaning a daily (or hourly!) ritual. Here are the surfaces you should be tackling every...


12 Things You Shouldn’t Try to Do Yourself During Quarantine

Yes, you've probably become increasingly self-sufficient in many ways during this weird time. But be careful you don't get so...


These Are the High-Touch Surfaces You Should Clean and Disinfect Daily

Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home is something we all should do, even if we aren't leaving the...