Doctors Dismiss News of Hormone Therapy Risk
Women have no reason to worry about a study linking HRT to Alzheimer’s disease, doctors say By Jennifer Hughes…
Health & Wellness
Best-Before Dates Are Often Fibs
The expiry dates on many food products are leading to massive waste and harming the environment By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/richterfoto. That expiry date on a can of beans isn’t really an expiry date. In fact, most products are…
Should Older Folks Consume Fewer Calories?
A popular feature in Good Times magazine is “Your Health Questions,” in which we find experts to answers questions submitted…
Fighting Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness and social isolation can make you sick, but friends can help keep you well By Wendy Haaf Photo:…
Have You Had All Your Shots?
The protection afforded by many of your previous vaccinations most likely wore off long ago—you’re probably not just due for…
Have You Had All Your Shots? (Part II)
Find out what to do if you’re not sure whether you’ve received all of your routine recommended vaccinations By Wendy…
Sleep Drugs Often Used Unwisely
If you need help getting to sleep every night and have come to rely on a sleep aid, it might…
Seasonally Sad
The condition known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can make the winter months unbearable, but it can be beaten.…
Heart-Healthy Habits Reduce Dementia Risk
The healthier your behaviour, the lower your risk By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/noipornpan. Leading a heart-healthy lifestyle is linked to…
Whey Protein Restores Muscles Better Than Collagen
A hospital stay can result in the loss of muscle mass, but you can rebuilt it By Wendy Haaf…