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Strong friendships may literally slow aging at the cellular level

Strong friendships may literally slow aging at the cellular level

Scientists discovered that lifelong social support can slow biological aging. Using DNA-based “epigenetic clocks,” they found that people with richer, more sustained relationships showed younger biological profiles and lower inflammation. The effect wasn’t about single friendships but about consistent connections across decades.
Screen time trapping kids in ‘vicious cycle’ of bad behaviour: study - National | Globalnews.ca

Screen time trapping kids in ‘vicious cycle’ of bad behaviour: study - National | Globalnews.ca

While there's a lot of chatter around kids and social media use, the study found that time spent on gaming consoles was particularly damaging.
How to slow down aging without spending a fortune

How to slow down aging without spending a fortune

Discover proven methods to delay aging naturally. Learn science-backed strategies for maintaining youthful skin, energy, and vitality at any age.
Rewriting the Rules of Aging, One Run at a Time

Rewriting the Rules of Aging, One Run at a Time

Ellen Demsky picked up running in her 60s. Now 84, she’s still going—and showing others how to thrive mentally and physically.
Surprising study finds this workout adds 10 years to your life – and it’s not running or weight training

Surprising study finds this workout adds 10 years to your life – and it’s not running or weight training

While you probably know that running can reduce all-cause mortality by improving your cardiovascular health, and weight training can do so by preserving muscle mass, and metabolic and bone health, science shows they’re not quite as effective as another form of movement when it comes to living a long and healthy life: tennis.
B.C. home prices at risk of 27% jump by 2032 due to delayed construction | Urbanized

B.C. home prices at risk of 27% jump by 2032 due to delayed construction | Urbanized

British Columbia's real estate market may be on track to repeat the damaging boom-and-bust cycle that followed the 2008 recession.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/vancouver.pacific.rim/
When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings? - MoneySense

When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings? - MoneySense

There’s more than one way to optimize your income after retiring. Some strategies can boost wealth, and others may leave a bigger estate for your heirs.
Cost cutting is key for strengthening the homebuilding market

Cost cutting is key for strengthening the homebuilding market

With Canada knee-deep in a housing crisis that's only expected to get worse, the cost of building new homes must be reduced.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/vancouver.pacific.rim/
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Shop price inflation driven up by rising food costs

Shop price inflation driven up by rising food costs

Food inflation increased to 3.3% in December, outstripping wider shop price inflation of 0.7%, according to newly published figures.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/vancouver.pacific.rim/
Opinion: 3 ways Canadians can take control of their finances in an age of economic uncertainty

Opinion: 3 ways Canadians can take control of their finances in an age of economic uncertainty

Feeling financially stuck? Here are some research-based tools and mental habits that can help you build financial stability in these uncertain times.
How I’d Structure a $21,000 TFSA for Constant Monthly Income

How I’d Structure a $21,000 TFSA for Constant Monthly Income

Many Canadians might feel like the last three years slipped through their fingers. Between high inflation, soaring interest rates, and market volatility, it’s been easy to fall behind on building wealth. That’s exactly why catching up now inside a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) matters so much. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/vancouver.pacific.rim/