Lifestyle and Long-Term Care
By Wendy Haaf Maintaining healthy habits in your early 60s may substantially decrease your odds of needing nursing-home care…
Health & Wellness
Foods to Fight Stress
By Isabelle Huot What you eat can make it easier to keep calm as you carry on. Complex carbohydrates, found mainly in bread, pasta, quinoa, and potatoes, are a source of energy. The more energy the body has, the…
Could COVID Bring on High BP?
By Wendy Haaf Protecting yourself against COVID-19 infection could also keep another problem at bay: new-onset high blood pressure.…
Getting Enough Vitamin D?
By Wendy Haaf How do I know if there’s enough vitamin D in my diet? We have two ways…
Back in Shape
By Josée Lavigueur Your back muscles need to be worked regularly if they’re to provide you with stability. These…
Hobbies May Boost Mental Well-Being
By Wendy Haaf Older adults who pursue hobbies may be less prone to depression and more likely to be…
About the OAS “Clawback”
By Olev Edur Next year, I’ll turn 65, and I’ve been approved for my Old Age Security (OAS) pension. However,…
Boost Your Balance
By Josée Lavigueur Balance is an essential part of good health and helps to prevent potentially serious falls; fortunately,…
Threats to Your Balance: Risk Factors for Falls
By Wendy Haaf An impaired sense of balance can result in a loss of independence or even a fall. While…
Plant-Based Milks and Your Diet
By Wendy Haaf Are plant-based beverages such as soy, rice, almond, and oat milks healthy? People who prefer not…