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…
Health & Wellness
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 antibiotic MetroGel, which his family doctor prescribed, but the condition seems to have worsened lately. The raised red spots on…
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…
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…
