Lifestyle

When it comes to happiness worldwide, Canadians appear to be a pretty content bunch, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. But dive deeper, and the data suggests the kids are not okay. “Canada is on a bit of a long-term trend of declining overall life expectations,” said Chris Barrington-Leigh, an associate professor at McGill

With spring finally arriving, Canadians may eagerly consider resuming hobbies like gardening and golfing. But researchers are warning of potential health risks associated with these hobbies, especially those that heighten pesticide exposure. Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may

A Toronto-based company that analyzes canine DNA is in the doghouse after an investigative report raised questions about the accuracy of its dog breed identification tests. The company, however, has stood by its services in communication with Global News. DNA My Dog claims to provide its customers with the “highest possible accuracy” in determining a

Actress Olivia Munn revealed on Wednesday that she recently underwent a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, and credited an online risk assessment tool for saving her life. The 43-year-old took to Instagram to share her breast cancer story, saying she was diagnosed last year and underwent four operations in the last 10 months. Munn,

A 52-year-old man from the United States got a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines – he was told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain were the cause. The unidentified man had been complaining of week-long, aggressive headaches over four months, according to a case study published March 7 in the

A recently released family photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her three children was edited, Kensington Palace confirms. “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused,” a statement from the Kensington royals reads. Signed “C,”

A photo released by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, over the weekend was meant to calm speculation as to her whereabouts. Instead, it had the opposite effect. The plan backfired and blew up, after five major news agencies issued a “kill notice” for the portrait of Middleton and her three children, barring the photo over

A new photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, which has been axed by the Associated Press over “manipulation” concerns, has only added fuel to conspiracy theories about the royal family. Other photo agencies, including Reuters and AFP, also pulled the photo. On Sunday, Kate Middleton uploaded a picture to social media of herself and her

To even the most casual observer, it’s clear the British Royal Family has experienced a rocky start to 2024. There have been headline-making health concerns, including King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Prince William’s decision to skip his godfather’s memorial service at the 11th hour, an untimely death in the extended family and, now, news that Queen

Wedding planning can be stressful as it is, but a last-minute cancellation by a venue or vendor can only make those pre-nuptial jitters even worse. Couples in Ottawa got a shock this week after Courtyard Restaurant, a popular downtown eatery and wedding venue in the heart of the country’s capital, announced on social media that