The Globe and Mail - Most Popular Life Articles: Past Hour

At the science fair, girls dominate the class

Fri, 15 May 2009 02:33 EDT

And the boys are not just getting beaten – they're not even showing up

Locavores, beware

SARAH ELTON — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:59 EDT

Conscientious foodies have put a premium on foraged goodies such as fiddleheads and wild leeks - but popularity can come at a cost

'You're seeing the future'

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:41 EDT

The number of Canadians visiting Istanbul has skyrocketed as the city becomes a buzzing, cosmopolitan hub. Istiklal Avenue, where velvet-roped nightclubs meet cutting-edge design, is at the heart of the transformation. Carly Weeks reports

My father's not-so-secret obsession

Wed, 20 May 2009 10:51 EDT

My mother penned a note saying she'd leave him if he bought any more cars. She didn't mention car parts

Roughing it? Hardly

KIRA VERMOND — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:05 EDT

Tents with Wi-Fi? Yurts and wine tastings? Call it recession luxe. Resorts, campgrounds and luxury 'camps' are bringing creature comforts to the great outdoors

New Zealand wine comes closer to France than you might think

Beppi Crosariol — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:06 EDT

Credit mostly goes to the remote country's maritime climate, sort of a cross between Bordeaux and the cool Loire Valley

Lightening blindness's burden

PIPPA WYSONG — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:18 EDT

With only a handful of doctors trained in low-vision rehabilitation, many Canadians go without advanced visuals aids that could lessen the burden of their disability

Look out 'cause this stuff is TOXIC!

ZOSIA BIELSKI — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:40 EDT

Beware the rubber duck: According to a new book, our bodies are soaking in harmful chemicals that leach out of household items

Plan for a good death - talk about your wishes

Dr. Michael Evans — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:23 EDT

We're not very good at dying

Didgeridoo inspires sleep apnea workout

Paul Taylor — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:17 EDT

Playing the Australian aboriginal wind instrument seems to help those affected

Six steps urged to reverse RN shortfall

ANDRÉ PICARD — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:21 EDT

Canada could have a shortfall of 60,000 registered nurses by the year 2022

This man is having sex

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:51 EDT

To win in this new competitive form of performance art, contestants must have no inhibitions and no shame

Amateur researchers seek Spot's sixth sense

REBECCA DUBE — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:46 EDT

How do dogs know their owner's about to get home? How can cats tell someone's about to die? Scientists investigate

Canadian Wagyu beef burger

DAVID LEE — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:32 EDT

Warm weather brings cravings for a good barbecued burger - and you can't do any better than Canadian Wagyu beef

Relationship problems? Get advice

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:05 EDT

Globe Life relationships columnist Claudia Dey takes your questions