I’m Anxious About my Anti-Anxiety Options
TORONTO—I read that weighted blankets are meant to ease anxiety and help insomnia. But I never felt anxious about my regular-weight bedding until I read about weighted blankets. What else…
Death of Avicii Leaves Gaping Hole in Gym’s Play List
TORONTO—A local music curator is reeling in the wake of DJ and producer Avicii’s death. “I will never compile a prime-time gym playlist the same way again,” said GoodLife Fitness…
Help! My friends joined the Crossfit cult!
Dear Mooseclean’s: Lately, I feel like a number of my friends have fallen victim to a cult. They talk obsessively about their group, use specialized language and berate themselves for…
Gym regulars resolve to stay away until new members give up
WINNIPEG—Neighbourhood gym Hard Bodies has seen a 35% increase in membership since January 1. However, the gym is no more crowded than usual.
Resolutions broken one day into new year, man admits
LOCAL—On January 1, Glenn Dickson pledged that this would be the year he would take charge of his health: quit smoking, quit drinking, and lower his saturated fats. “I meant…
Trumpelstiltskin identified as Patient Zero in Creepy Clown epidemic
U.S.A.—Since August, sightings of creepy clowns or “killer clowns” have been reported across the U.S., Canada and even in the U.K. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Health Canada approves ‘Season After the Morning After’ Pill
OTTAWA—Following positive, albeit controversial, results with its approval of non-prescription sales of the 72-hour ‘morning after’ pill (Levonorgestrel) and the 49-day ‘abortion pill’ (Mifegymiso), Health Canada has upped the ante.
Laser eye surgery clinic demands eyes of delinquent customers
Photo: National Eye Institute (CC BY-2.0) A local laser surgery clinic is alleged to have sent “threatening” letters to customers in arrears, demanding immediate payment to avoid the repossession of…
Quebec suicide-tourism industry saved by court decision
Cheap beer and wine sorbet keep this La Tuque resident sedated while she waits for her turn for the needle. (Photo: Morgan, CC BY 2.0) Montreal—A Quebec court upheld Canada’s…
Ottawa sniffs Pay to Poo plan
While some turn up their nose at the thought of more public toilets in the city’s LRT stations, Mayor Jim Watson smells opportunity. “Not everyone is thrilled at the sight…