The Soothing Power of Art Therapy
Art therapy can help patients cope with a life-threatening disease Photo: iStock/Benjavisa. Being diagnosed with a life-threatening or…
Health & Wellness
Well-Meaning “Senior Strategy” May Make Things Worse
Viewing seniors as a problem to be solved just creates more ageism, one researcher says Photo: iStock/Dobrila Vignjevic. In 2013, Toronto launched an ambitious “seniors strategy.” It was a response to the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities…
How to Sustain Intimacy as a Retired Couple
Adjusting to a new lifestyle can be a challenge—and test a relationship Photo: iStock/Tuned_In. When you’re preparing for retirement,…
Keep Your Brain Sharp
Science has shown that there are things you can do every day to make sure your brain stays in shape…
What Is Kombucha? And Is It Really Good For You?
The drink is all the rage, but the health benefits may not live up to the hype A lot of…
Anti-Inflammatories Fail to Prevent Alzheimer’s
The news is disappointing, but establishing what doesn’t work lets researchers focus their attention elsewhere Photo: iStock/moussa81. Given the established…
Give Heart Disease the Brush-Off
Brush your teeth diligently and you might also be helping to keep your ticker in top shape By Wendy…
“B” Careful: Supplements Linked With Lung Cancer
Men taking vitamin B supplements are especially at risk By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/ayo888. Attention men: Taking vitamin B6…
Why the Annual Checkup Is a Thing of the Past
A popular feature in Good Times magazine is “Your Health Questions,” in which we find experts to answers questions submitted…
Boomers Stare at Smartphones a Lot, Too
A third of people underestimate the time they spend on their smartphones, according to a survey By Jennifer Hughes…