Health & Wellness

Managing Osteoarthritis Pain

Gaining some control over the symptoms can greatly improve your quality of life By Wendy Haaf When Jenny Hauser was diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis (OA) in both knees at age 50, the London, Ont., yoga instructor was handed…

Softer Skin

By Isabelle Huot Healthy dietary habits can help keep your skin soft and supple and reduce the signs of aging.…

A Balancing Act

By Priscilla Regli, Pilates coach Working on your balance sharpens your reflexes and can help prevent falls, sprains, and other…

Free Yourself From Fear

You can learn to tame anxiety with determination and self-control By Caroline Fortin For some people, a single unfortunate incident…

Taming Heartburn

I’m 65, and I often feel burning in my chest after dinner, especially if I lie down after eating. What’s…

Protective Benefits of Tea

By Wendy Haaf Drinking black tea may modestly reduce your risk for dying prematurely, even if your genes make you…

Pole Walking for Cardiac Rehab

By Wendy Haaf There’s good news for people with heart disease who need cardiac rehabilitation but hate going to the…

Living With Grief

There’s no “right” way to grieve, but understanding the process can help you get through it   By Wendy Haaf…

Vision Loss and AMD

By Wendy Haaf For the past two years, I’ve been receiving an injection to slow down macular degeneration. The condition…

Healthy Holiday Feasting

By Isabelle Huot Overeating can affect sleep and interfere with energy levels. Here’s how to celebrate wisely: • Follow an…