Who among us hasn’t dreamed, even for just a moment, of slowing down or even freezing the passage of time? From the mummies of Ancient Egypt to the portraits ordered by the ultra-wealthy of this world, as well as the self-portraits of Frida Kahlo and L’Immortalité déconcertée by sculptor Georges Rérecipon, the visual and plastic...

“I don’t think you have to live to old age at all costs.” Photo on the left: © Julie Allard On a cold February afternoon, we travelled to Victoriaville to meet Jeanne-Mance Houle. At the age of 86, this radiant, generous and visionary woman welcomed us into her home with inspiring kindness. Through her vocation...

As we have seen throughout these pages, the good and the beautiful can contribute to a healthy and fulfilled life. Sometimes even a brief moment in the right place, with the right experience, is enough to help us adopt a lifestyle centred on well-being. Strøm Nordic Spa establishments have been designed with this in mind....

Intermittent fasting has been popular for several years now. While some attribute a multitude of health benefits to it and even see it as a miracle method for prolonging life, others remain skeptical of the many claims surrounding it. Benoit Arsenault, a researcher and professor at the Department of Medicine at the Université Laval, offers...

Four new BORÉAL skin care products have joined the line, offering original formulas to pamper your skin all year round. Designed to enhance the skin’s natural beauty and address the specific needs of each skin type, they fit naturally into the ritual, combining the awakening of the senses and tangible benefits. These new arrivals are...

On the little ochre table in the Bougainville, a glass of Chablis sits alongside my dreams and my notebook. Nestled between the zinc counter and the window overlooking the terrace, I cast my glance over the regulars, absorbed in their conversations. The smiles are contagious, the exchanges spirited. Around me, the hubbub of the bistro...

Passing on values, traditions, and ideas is at the heart of parenting—from the moment our children are born, and even before. It’s often a natural blend of our own life experiences, learnings, and hopes. But when we take time to reflect, we can be more intentional about what we choose to pass on to our...

Longevity is a passion, and some renowned wellness centres around the world have even made it their trademark. From more traditional treatments to the most advanced (and sometimes controversial) therapies, including rigorously structured meal plans, each establishment approaches this topic with its signature formula to provide its guests with lasting, concrete results. Let’s take a...

In a world where the quest for eternal youth is omnipresent, and at a time when image constantly occupies our minds, anti-aging products and treatments are legion. The solutions for delaying skin aging are multiplying and now constitute a universe in themselves in which it is easy to get lost. But have we ever taken...