Sara Romano

1 week ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

It’s a simple fact of nature that our environments have an impact on our development—especially for allergies. From diverse microbiomes to air quality, early exposure to clean and rich environmental factors can have a direct link to allergies and asthma. “We all carry different bacteria that line our gut and respiratory tract,” says Dr. Mariam Hanna, a pediatric allergist and an assistant clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at McMaster University.

1 week ago | canadianliving.com | Sara Romano

Night sweats, sudden hot flashes, uncomfortable dryness down there—all signs point to menopause. As you age, your body produces less and less estrogen. Once estrogen production fully halts and you haven’t had a period for 12 months, you’ve officially entered menopause. For many, menopause manifests in a constellation of frustrating symptoms, including the hallmark night sweats and hot flashes.

1 week ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

Lake: Four Mile LakeBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Lot size: 10 ft. x 225 ft. List price: $1,050,000Date listed: May 9, 2025Realtors: Jennifer Bacon and Dean MichelThis three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage on Four Mile Lake in Kawartha Lakes comes fully furnished. The turnkey cottage features an open-concept layout with wide plank hardwood floors, an original stone fireplace, and huge windows throughout with expansive lake-facing views.

2 weeks ago | cottagelife.com | Sara Romano

Lake: Tamarack LakeBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2.5Lot size: 1.88 acresList price: $789,000Date listed: March 27, 2024Realtor: Kim ElrickThis two-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat in Haliburton sits on a hill overlooking Tamarack Lake. The cottage has a modern kitchen, a living room with vaulted ceilings, and a wood stove. Relax in the sunroom with new windows, in the hot tub, or in the lake-facing screened-in porch. A spacious pond sits in the generous backyard.

3 weeks ago | canadianliving.com | Sara Romano

Between work, family, and the general thralls of life, stress happens. But what do you do when it starts to get in the way of a good night’s rest? Believe it or not, some stress is a good thing. The physiological response alerts us to signs of danger and can help us make good decisions based on them. “Stress hormones get a bad rap,” says Amanda Jewson, the founder of Baby's Best Sleep and a spokesperson for Endy.