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…
Health & Wellness
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 least one of 10 identified chronic diseases, with high blood pressure (65.7%), periodontal disease (52%), and osteoarthritis (38%) topping the…
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…
Calcium, Vitamin D, & Heart Health
Don’t rely on vitamin D or calcium supplements to protect your heart, researchers caution. By Wendy Haaf While some studies…
5 Factors Reduce Gerd Risk
Good news: Several of the things you’re undoubtedly already doing to maintain your overall health seem to lower your chances…
Diet May Delay Parkinson’s Onset
The same type of Mediterranean style eating plans that reduce the risk for heart disease and dementia may also bolster…
Dietitian or Nutritionist?
In some parts of Canada, anyone can use the title “nutritionist” By Wendy Haaf If you don’t know the difference…
Sunscreen Warning!
Several popular sunscreens have been flagged as containing a cancer-causing chemical By Caitlin Finlay Sunscreen is key to…
The Problem of Too Many Prescriptions
The more drugs seniors are prescribed, the greater the risk they’ll end up in hospital By Lola Augustine Brown When…
