Music Patterns
Here’s a clue to what makes a masterpiece. The latest research shows that many of the greatest pieces of music sound highly complex but can be reduced to simple patterns by the brain. Sound up Beethoven 3rd Beethoven’s Third Symphony … read more
The Longevity project
It’s the age-old question. What’s the secret to a long life? Researchers Howard S. Friedman and Leslie R. Martin re-examined data first collected nearly a century ago in a study which started in 1921, and followed up a group of … read more
Classical music and Exercise
Is this the kind of music they play when you go to the gym? Yes it’s true that any music helps us exercise harder and longer – but there’s research showing that fast-paced dance tunes favoured by fitness clubs aren’t … read more
Happiest Canadians
Who are the happiest Canadians? According John Hallward, author of The Happiness Equation, that lucky cohort is made up of Zoomers over 60, empty-nesters with no debt, a belief in God — and a strong romance. The author is a … read more
Flustered Equals Faithful
Are you easily embarrassed? Do you blush if you’re clumsy and trip over something in public, or if you mistake an overweight woman for being pregnant? According to research from the University of California, this is actually a sign of … read more
The Creativity Cure
It’s called a In Do-It-Yourself Prescription for Happiness. Husband-and-wife physicians Carrie and Alton Barron draw upon a body of psychological research, and the experience from years of medical practice to bolster their belief that creative action is integral to easing … read more
Road Rage and Accidents
How annoyed do you get with drivers who cut you off and weave in and out of traffic? According to researchers from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, in Toronto, those are the most irritating drivers, and road rage … read more
Dogs and Exercise
We all know that having pets boosts our wellbeing. Now there’s evidence it also makes us more fit. Several studies show that dog owners more likely to take regular walks, and are more active over all than people who don’t … read more
Five unhealthy habits
How would you like to live an extra seven and a half years? That’s how much longer Ontarians would live, on average, if we could ditch five bad habits: smoking, excessive drinking, poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle and stressing out. … read more
Food Waste
How much food do you waste? If your family is typical, you probably throw out up to a third of the food you buy, and it could add up to more than $2000 a year. Here are some tips from … read more
