By Sheryl Ubelacker THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Researchers have found much deeper links between cardiovascular disease and the risk of cognitive impairment than were previously known, strengthening the message to Canadians that taking steps to prevent heart disease and stroke also protects the brain. A study by researchers at […]
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By Tom Krisher The Associated Press DETROIT — Cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 per cent when interior heaters are used, a new study found. The study of five electric vehicles by AAA also found that high temperatures can cut into […]
The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Wednesday clarified comments by Pope Francis about a case of what he called “sexual slavery” within a French congregation of nuns, saying he was referring to an abuse of power that was reflected in instances of sexual abuse. Francis cited the […]
By Molly Sprayregen The Associated Press Whenever I send out a resume, I am skeptical about what the words “overnight camp counsellor” might mean to the person reading it. What do people who have not gone to summer camp think my five summers as a counsellor communicate about me? Do […]
By Jung Yoon Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — As she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion model, veering for years between extreme dieting and overeating, Park I Seul realized she had a problem: She was not tall and skinny, like typical runway models, nor was […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Samantha Dawn Pearson announces her passing on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 in Ottawa, Ont. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press ———WASHINGTON — True north isn’t quite where it used to be. Earth’s north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast in the last few decades that scientists that past estimates are no longer accurate enough for precise navigation. On Monday, they released an update […]
By Michael Casey The Associated Press HOLDERNESS, N.H. — Modern refrigerators have little appeal for summer guests at a rustic New Hampshire resort who prefer cooling their bottles of water, soda and beer the old-fashioned way. The preparation begins five months ahead of time, when resort staffers and volunteers gather […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press If you think oatmeal comes in a packet, think again. They know about oatmeal in Ireland and Scotland, where whole-grain, steel-cut oats are popular. Yes, these slightly chewy oats take longer to cook than old-fashioned rolled oats (and way longer than instant oats […]
