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Should you wash your sweaters every week? 5 tips to save your clothes and the planet

Should you wash your sweaters every week? 5 tips to save your clothes and the planet

HeySunday examined news reports and industry best practices to explore how correct garment and linen care can increase sustainability.
Claire Nielsen: All kinds of addictions

Claire Nielsen: All kinds of addictions

Columnist Claire Nielsen speaks about all types of addiction: from shopping and screen time, to workaholism, and the resources that are available.
Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

As our current climate challenges continue to play out, being a little later to start is always better than being too early, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Column: Embracing change — be an agent of positive change

Column: Embracing change — be an agent of positive change

The New Year's new groove can bring challenges and trances, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
Claire Nielsen: It's time to quit smoking

Claire Nielsen: It's time to quit smoking

Quitting smoking and nicotine dependence can be a challenging journey.
Column: I’ve felt the pain of three generations of nicotine addiction

Column: I’ve felt the pain of three generations of nicotine addiction

The tobacco settlement could stop the next generation from taking up the habit, writes Stephanie Lawrence.
Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts. Here's why

Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts. Here's why

The Conversation shares research-based reasons why working out with others may help you keep your New Year's resolution.
Minter: Indoor plants to enjoy this winter

Minter: Indoor plants to enjoy this winter

Gardening expert Brian Minter says these plants are "worth their weight in positive feelings."
Health and science podcasts to start the year off right

Health and science podcasts to start the year off right

Want to learn more about diseases, anti-fat bias and public health? We've got six recommendations for you.
What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

Users of knowalcohol.ca can enter their age, sex and how much they drink per week and calculate their risk of several alcohol-related diseases.