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Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.

Here’s good news for people who are active – or want to be: A new study shows that the risk of serious injury in most forms of exercise and sports is remarkably low.

Here’s an incentive to take the stairs or speed up that next floor-sweeping session: Incidental activities like these could help lower your risk for heart disease.

Do you use your alarm’s snooze button every morning? If so, rest easy – it won’t harm your sleep quality and cognitive processes, results of a new study suggest.

Snow, freezing rain and ice storms are a few types of weather Mother Nature may send your way during the winter months. If wintry weather is in the forecast, be ready to react in case the power goes out.

Did you know? Tilting your head forward at a 45- to 60-degree angle – which we do when we’re looking down at our phones or other devices – can add 40-45 pounds of strain to your neck! All of this can add up to “tech neck” syndrome.

Are you a parent planning to ask your own parents to help with child care? Much has changed since today’s grandparents raised their own kids, so clear communication is key.

Do fewer daylight hours, less sunshine and colder weather leave you wishing you could hibernate until springtime? Here are some simple steps that can boost your mood and overall well-being.

Plan on spending time during the holidays visiting family or friends who own pets? If so – and you’ll have kids with you – it’s a good time to share some pet safety tips with your little ones.

Fewer daylight hours, snowy or icy conditions, limited visibility – these are some of the hazards drivers can encounter during the winter. The National Safety Council says taking a few simple steps before you leave will help keep you safe.