Exceeding the Maximum Ibuprofen Dose Is Dangerous
Extra ibuprofen doesn’t mean more pain relief By Wendy Haaf A single 400 mg dose of ibuprofen (the recommended…
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Hearing Aids Bolster Health
Using a hearing aid can help ward off dementia and prevent falls By Wendy Haaf New research confirms something scientists have suspected for some time: using hearing aids soon after hearing loss is diagnosed offers some protection against a…
You Probably Sit Too Much
Even with regular exercise, too much sitting can harm your health With so much time on our hands these days,…
COVID-19 May Increase Stroke Risk
An international study of patients around the world has found links between COVID-19 and strokes Early studies involving COVID-19…
Home Gardeners Are Happy People
New research shows that gardening boosts emotional well-being as much as walking, biking, and dining do If the current…
Phone Therapy May Help With Depression
Therapy conducted over the phone shows promise in treating depression among those with Parkinson’s About 50% of those with…
Researching the Pandemic’s Effect on Psychological Health
A new study will explore how older adults are coping with the COVID-19 crisis A long-term Canadian study of…
Get Your Sleep Back
How to restore your sleep if the pandemic is wearing on you If you’ve noticed that your sleep has…
ER Visits Are Down During the Pandemic
If you have a medical emergency, you should go to the ER Fewer patients are presenting at emergency rooms…
Canadians Are Split Over COVID-19 Vaccine
When we finally have a vaccine, should it be mandatory? A COVID-19 vaccine is many months in the future,…