Jessica Dostie

6 days ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Renata Roma, University of SaskatchewanWhen my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was challenging. I know I am not alone. People turn to their pets when they need comfort and a non-judgmental presence. However, pets have a short life span, and losing a companion animal is a common experience. Research shows that losing a pet can be as devastating as losing a family member, yet the grief over a companion animal is often overlooked in society.

1 week ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Indu Subramanian, University of California, Los Angeles and Sahib Khalsa, University of California, Los AngelesWhen there’s a disaster, it’s helpful to know what’s going on — and know whether you’re truly at risk. But as essential as emergency alert systems are, they can leave many of us feeling anxious — even when the alert may be a false alarm or test. This is because emergency alerts, whether real or tests, can activate the same neural circuits involved in real danger.

1 week ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Donald Weaver, University of TorontoWhy are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease? Despite decades of research, there is still no curative treatment for Alzheimer’s – no “magic bullet” that stops this devastating degenerative brain disease in its tracks. Not surprisingly, finding the magic bullet has become the holy grail for Alzheimer’s researchers.

1 week ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

by Olev EdurIf you intend to pass some of your wealth on to charity, you need to make that part of your estate planningWhen it comes to charitable giving, Canadians are a generous lot, especially seniors—many of whom have a list of charities to which they routinely donate. But figuring out how to include charitable causes in their estate planning is another matter.

2 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Pascal ForgetScammers love to target seniors, and talking with your parents about the problem just might help them avoid becoming the next victims. Here are five questions you can use to start the conversation—and some sound advice. Scammers still use old-fashioned landlines as well as texts to contact their victims.