Food for Healthy Bones
By Isabelle Huot One in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50 has osteoporosis,…
Health & Wellness
Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure
By Wendy Haaf Adding isometric, or static, exercises such as planks and wall squats to your weekly routine may help to get your blood pressure down. In a review of 270 randomized trials involving 15,827 participants, investigators looked at how…
When Families Remember Things Differently
By Caroline Fortin Sharing memories can be a treasured part of holiday gatherings, but disagreements about the past can…
Full-Fat Yogourt for Lower Blood Sugar?
By Wendy Haaf If you’re on your way to developing type 2 diabetes, adding full-fat yogourt to your diet…
Threats to Your Balance—and What to Do About Them
By Wendy Haaf An impaired sense of balance can result in a loss of independence or even a fall. While…
Nuts and Seeds: Mini Marvels
By Isabelle Huot Rich in plant protein, nuts and seeds are good meat substitutes. They’re healthy snacks on their own,…
Your Guide to the Right Massage
By Jacqueline Simoneau A massage can help you get back on track, both physically and mentally; here’s a brief overview…
Low-Carb Diets May Have Downsides
By Wendy Haaf Cutting carbohydrate foods from your diet could backfire if your goal is to reduce your risk for…
Common Foot Problems (and Fixes)
By Wendy Haaf Feet you can’t walk on will make your life miserable, but there are specialists who have solutions…
Running Doesn’t Increase OA Risk
By Wendy Haaf A recent study torpedoes the commonly held notion that long-distance running increases the risk for developing hip…