Arthritis or Osteoarthritis?
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Health & Wellness
Pitching In to Fight Social Isolation
An Edmonton woman has created a fund to help seniors stave off loneliness By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Halfpoint. As we’ve reported before, social isolation and loneliness have been shown to constitute major health risks, especially for seniors, and according…
Older Drivers on Multiple Meds Take a Risk
One in four older drivers in a study were found to be taking 11 or more medications By Wendy Haaf…
Men Don’t Get the Mental Health Care They Need
Available mental health services don’t do enough to help men, according to a leading Canadian journal Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialasiewicz Canada’s…
Don’t Recycle Receipts
A Canadian environmental group wants the use of toxic chemicals in receipts banned Photo: iStock/AndreyPopov. A Canadian environmental group is sounding…
Canada’s First Memory-Care Village to Open in July
The Village will be home to 72 people living with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia Canada’s first private…
Canada Signs Zero-Emissions Pledge
Canada’s is the first national government to endorse a push to reduce pollution by trucks and buses Photo: iStock/Agaten. …
Over-the-Counter Test Can Predict Osteoporosis
Your fingernails can tell you a lot about your risk for the illness Photo: iStock/lolostock. Those with osteoporosis often…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Even if you’ve been sedentary, taking up exercise can keep you alive longer Photo: iStock/Ridofranz. A study of more…
Low-Carb Hi-Fat Breakfast Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
For those with Type 2 Diabetes, an omelette beats a bagel for brekkie Blood sugar levels often spike after…
