Tried-and-True Techniques for Managing Stress
By Chantal Tellier Experiencing stress over an extended period can lead to higher anxiety levels, physical symptoms, and even…
Health & Wellness
How to Navigate the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
By Navjot Gill-Chawla, University of Waterloo Taking on the role of a caregiver can often come with a lot of physical and mental stress and doing so from a distance can be even more emotionally taxing. Long-distance caregiving presents unique…
Strengthen Your Thighs
By Josée Lavigueur Your thigh muscles give your body a solid base, which is essential for balance and stability.…
Nutrition and Healthy Aging: The Role of Protein Quality in Combatting Muscle Loss
By James McKendry, University of British Columbia Getting out of bed and sitting on the toilet may be relatively…
Christmas Without Dessert? No Thanks!
By Isabelle Huot When it comes to healthy eating, there are no forbidden foods; the experts encourage taking pleasure…
The Orchid and Dandelion Phenomenon in Brain Aging: Personalizing Cognitive Health Approaches for Older Adults
By Emma A. Rodrigues, Simon Fraser University As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes…
Paramedics Treating Patients’ Palliative Needs at Home Benefits Everyone
By Jean-Eric Tarride, McMaster University In a medical system that seems to be under constant bombardment — economic, pandemic, demographic…
When Gallstones Become a Problem …and What to Do About Them
By Wendy Haaf When Dara Speigel, 50, of Toronto, began having stomach aches early in 2024, she assumed her…
Gut Bacteria and the Immune System: How Aging Changes the Microbiome and Can Lead to ‘Inflammaging’
By Narveen Jandu, University of Waterloo The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less…
How to Know When It’s Time to Start Therapy
By Simon Sherry, Dalhousie University People go to therapy for many reasons. A challenging life event, trauma, volatile emotions,…
