Infectious Wisdom
Why routine vaccination for pneumococcal disease is necessary even in seniors. Watch this video now. Read more...
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Ironing Out Iron Insufficiency
Fatigue is not only a result of a fast-paced life-style. New methods help detect iron deficiency more effectively. Watch this video now! Read more...
Simple home remedies to ease the common cold
While you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks, it doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Read more...
Work with your doctor to create a fibromyalgia treatment plan
For people living with fibromyalgia, managing their disease can be challenging. Read more...
Seniors shown how to prevent falls in the home
The old line "Help I've fallen and I can't get up" has become a TV cliche over the years, but for seniors, a fall can represent a serious and potentially fatal health risk. Read more...
Tips on caring for a relative affected by Alzheimer's disease
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Canadian seniors is predicted to increase dramatically over the next 30 years, but the task of primary caregiver will likely still fall on close relatives. Read more...
Canadians more prepared for death than old age
Surveys of senior Canadians consistently find that many have prepared financial affairs for after their deaths, but have put little thought into their finances and living situation in the event that they become unable to care for themselves. Read more...
Antioxidants 101
When your body needs to put up its best defense, especially in today's environment, antioxidants are crucial to your health. Read more...
Friendly, Active and Fun Loving
Fun and friendly Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club. Read more...
Art Comes to Life
Juan de Fuca 55 Plus Activity Centre opens its doors. Read more...
Ages and Stages
For the past 22 years, I have been having breakfast twice a month with a group of wise and wonderful women. All of us are “women of a certain age”; some more certain than others. Read more...
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
I personally witnessed the toll care-giving took on my mom when my father was ill. it created a lot of stress and anguish. There was no pay, no vacation time and no opportunity to reschedule when she felt tired or ill. But it was also an act of love difficult to fathom unless you've been a family caregiver yourself. Read more...
Getting your brain to say NO to overeating may be easier than you think
In a recently released study of the brain mechanisms that control hunger and satiety, Yale School of Medicine researchers found that free radicals - unstable molecules linked to aging and cellular damage - are at the heart of increased appetite. Read more...
From Shopping for a Wheelchair to "Fast and Effective Relief"
Sufferer relieved from acute diabetic nerve pain. Read more...
Keep finding little ways to brighten someone's day
It doesn't need to be January 1 to make a resolution. Each year many of us resolve to do something that improves our lives. And the good news is that doing little things for others often creates big results for all of us. Read more...
Assistance helps to navigate your loved one's health
Trying to navigate the healthcare system, however, can seem like a daunting task when you are attempting to find the service that suits your needs the best. Read more...
How to have the talk with aging parents
No one likes to see their parents' health deteriorate, especially when they begin to require assistance in their day-to-day lives. It's a profoundly sensitive situation that is often not easy to broach. Read more...
Poll shows Boomers not content with aging prospects
As many as 85% of Boomers (people aged 45 to 64) say they are not content with their prospects of aging. This statistic was revealed in a recent poll from Revera a leading provider of seniors' care, accommodation and services. As the seniors of tomorrow, Boomers want a better aging experience than their parents and grandparents. Read more...
5 easy ways to cut back on sodium
Eating too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.Take a look at these five tips from Registered Dietitian Sue Mah to improve your eating habits and your health: Read more...
Arts & Alzheimers: Can Mozart’s Music Make a Difference?
There is a growing body of research indicating a profound link between art and music and people who live with dementia. Read more...
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