Disconnect on Antibiotic Use
By Wendy Haaf While people aged 50 or older are generally well aware of the threats posed by antibiotic overuse,…
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Compression Stockings Cut Cellulitis Risk
By Wendy Haaf If you have chronic swelling in your legs that’s lasted three months or more, compression stockings could sharply reduce the chances of your developing a serious skin infection known as cellulitis. To test the effect of these…
ADHD
Do you have difficulty concentrating, organizing tasks or completing work? You may be suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Here…
Have You Ever Heard of Rosacea?
My husband, who is 76, has had a skin condition called rosacea for about five years. He uses the topical…
Tai Chi Can Improve Insomnia
When it comes to improving insomnia, regular sessions of tai chi work just as well as conventional exercise, according to…
Life Satisfaction, Later Health Linked
Satisfied with your life so far? If so, you may be protected against a host of ills, according to a…
Canadians 65+ and Chronic Disease
According to figures released in December 2020 by Statistics Canada, 73 per cent of Canadians 65 or older have at…
Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist?
If you don’t know the difference between a registered dietitian (RD) and a nutritionist, you’re not alone. By Wendy Haaf…
Kiwis Ease Constipation
Not only does eating two kiwis each day help increase bowel-movement frequency and reduce straining in people with chronic constipation,…
Prediabetes Label Less Useful in Later Life
People who develop prediabetes at age 71 or older have a much lower likelihood of progressing to the full-blown condition…