Bald or Balding? Wear a Hat!
Baldness seems to boost a man’s risk for skin cancer Men, especially those affected by baldness in their younger…
Health & Wellness
Canada Will Ban Single-Use Plastic Products
The federal government is moving to reduce plastic pollution The federal government will be banning single-use plastic as soon as 2021, saying pollution across the nation requires immediate action. The ban will cover plastic bags, straws, and cutlery, as…
Coronavirus and Care Facilities
Prevention is the key to keeping everyone safe and secure By Erika Morris As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, seniors…
Ontarians Can Soon Get Free Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) will be available for anyone with depression or anxiety Photo: iStock/SeventyFour. The Ontario government announced recently…
New Law Will Prevent Senior Couples From Being Separated
Nova Scotia will enable couples to stay together in long-term care even when they need different levels of care By Erika…
Promising Treatment Shown to Arrest Alzheimer’s
Microdoses of lithium appear to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease Using lithium to treat Azheimer’s disease has been…
Hearing Aids May Delay Cognitive Decline
A new study suggests that hearing aids can help older adults boost brain function Australian researchers recently published a…
Breast-Cancer Study Called Into Question
Choosing poultry over red meat has been associated with lower rates of breast cancer—but that’s not the whole story …
Useful New Tech for Seniors
These gadgets can help improve someone’s quality of life Photo: iStock/shironosov. By Erika Morris Every year, more and more…
A New Test May Mean Spotting Bladder Cancer Early
A simple urine test could detect bladder cancer years before symptoms appear A new study from the UN World Health…
