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…
Health & Wellness
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 link between inflammation in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease, many have hoped that anti-inflammatories such as naproxen might be used…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
