Family

By:  Kian Ghanei

the mention of that word makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone. According to a recent survey nearly half of Canadians over age 45 have not talked with their parents about their funeral plans, or leaving a legacy for younger generations in the family. And three out of four Canadians have not participated in a meeting with their parents or siblings to discuss their parents' wills even though children very often act as the Personal Representatives of their parents' estate(s).

That reluctance is easy to understand. People tend to shy away from the difficult topics of death and money until there is an urgent need to have those discussions, usually when their parents are much older. But that's not a good thing because the lack of timely communication can easily lead to regret, hard feelings and a reduction in estate assets.

Organic fruit and vegetables may be better for you than conventionally grown crops, US research suggests.

A ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce found almost double the level of flavonoids - a type of antioxidant.

Flavonoids have been shown to reduce high blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Writing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the team said nitrogen in the soil may be the key.

Get fit, slim down, boost your energy—and more.
By Carol Krucoff, Prevention

If there's a single "perfect exercise," it's walking, says Susan Johnson, EdD, who has helped thousands of people walk their way to good health as director of education for The Cooper Institute in Dallas and author of their Walking Handbook.

"Walking is easy, convenient, and inexpensive-all you need is a good pair of shoes," she notes. "Nearly anybody can do it at any skill level-from Grandma to the kids. You can do it almost anywhere, anytime. Plus, it has the lowest dropout rate and injury rate of all exercise programs."