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…
Health & Wellness
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 body was reacting to stress. There had recently been cancer diagnoses and deaths in her immediate family, and she had…
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,…
Why You Should Always Wash Fruit and Veg Before Eating Them – and the Best Technique to Use
By Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy –…
Hearing Aids and Dementia
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being Can hearing aids help reduce the risk for dementia?…
Stretch It Out!
By Josée Lavigueur, physical education trainer Maintaining a good range of motion is essential for physical fitness and helps…
Easing Retirement Anxiety
By Caroline Fortin While many can’t wait for retirement, others panic just thinking about it; here’s some expert advice…
Seasonal Change Can Affect People’s Moods — and their Moral Values
By Ian Hohm, University of British Columbia and Mark Schaller, University of British Columbia Moral values are the principles…
How Dieting, Weight Suppression and Even Misuse of Drugs Like Ozempic Can Contribute to Eating Disorders
By Samantha Withnell, Western University et Lindsay Bodell, Western University Up to 72 per cent of women and 61…
Taking Too Many Medications Can Pose Health Risks. Here’s How to Avoid Them
Caroline Sirois, Université Laval When we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications sorted by…
