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...
9 Things You’ll Regret Leaving in Your Car This Winter
Forget about those cans of soda? You may want to check the trunk...
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.
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...
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...
10 Eye-Opening Facts That Will Convince You to Wear a Face Mask
It's a matter of science, not opinion.
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...