Kimberly Shapkin, a nurse practitioner at the University of Calgary, has observed caregivers getting stuck in a downward spiral of feeling frustrated and even guilty over not providing the care they would like for their loved one. This can result in burnout and prevents caregivers from taking care of themselves. Shapkin shares three ways caregivers can invest in their own well-being.

Daryl Johnson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1995. An initial surgery helped alleviate his symptoms, but when things worsened in the early 2000s, he was prescribed pills and then injections every three months. By 2013, Johnson’s treatment was no longer working. Johnson was sent to Dr. Daniel Heng, a staff medical oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, and was invited to take part in a clinical trial that has changed the course of prostate cancer treatment.

Relationships can make all the difference in the life of a person with cancer. Social support has a major impact on quality of life. For certain cancers, research has shown that marriage can be more beneficial to survival than chemotherapy.

What are you grateful for? Maybe you’ve got a new car, bought that big screen TV you’ve been saving for or scored the promotion you’ve been wanting. And it feels great, but only for a little while.

A person pays for the coffees of the next 10 people in line. You watch a teenager help an elderly woman across the street. You’re short a quarter at the till and the person behind you offers up some change. Got the warm fuzzies yet? There’s nothing quite like an act of kindness to leave us feeling uplifted about the good in the world. When someone does something nice for us the reward centre in our brain is activated, flooding us with positive feelings and empathy. This empathy is what leads

There are plenty of ways to experience francophone culture in Alberta; here are a few of our favourites. Explore the legacy of Alberta's early French-Canadian inhabitants on a guided tour through the oldest building in the province, the Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site in St. Albert, or wander the francophone-named streets of Edmonton’s French Quarter. At La Cité Francophone cultural centre, located in the French Quarter’s hub, you can shop at the farmer’s market on Sundays or try

Ask anyone and they’ll most likely say their favourite season is fall. But the things we love so much about it - the crunch of leaves under our feet, the slight chill in the air, pumpkin spice flavoured everything – can be old news by the time November rolls around. That’s not to say a month where the days only get shorter and the threat of winter is literally hanging over our heads doesn’t have some redeeming qualities of its own. Check ‘em out.

He’s never home when he says he’ll be. She’s answering emails while you’re talking. You’re supposed to be number one but there’s never time for you. Sound familiar? You’re probably in a relationship with an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are known for their passion, ambition, dedication and creativity. This makes for an exciting whirlwind of a romance to say the least. What makes them so good at what they do is also what makes them so attractive.

The story of a lonely cockroach looking for love in the big city, this adult picture book has a ghoulish feel with its black, grey and brown collage-style illustrations. This compilation of poetry and visual art showcases the work of local artists who have striven to capture the essence of our great city. Check out Mayor Naheed Nenshi's poem on page one. Calgarian Fred Stenson's latest novel is a dual father/son narrative about the impact of our complex relationship to oil. Set in both Souther

Add a little flow to your lunch with The East Village Experience Centre's Tuesday noon hour yoga. Class is free and comes with a side of bliss. There's more to the pool this summer than sun tanning and swimming. Check out poolside yoga at Hotel Arts in partnership with HotShop Yoga and get zen next to the sparkling water every Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. Class is weather dependent and will cost you $15. Mats are provided.

Sing to your baby, read to your baby, talk to your baby. Put her on her tummy, carry her in a sling. Sleep train, feed and clean him and don’t forget to socialize, moisturize and exercise him. Overwhelmed yet? And these are only some of...