Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Need to be Screened for Diabetes
Though people with rheumatoid arthritis have a greater risk for diabetes, they’re not getting checked often enough, according to a…
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Why You Get Annoyed in a Loud Restaurant
Different age groups respond to sound differently, researchers say By Katrina Caruso Younger and older adults experience sound differently. Older people can become oversensitive to sound, according to new research from Western University, and it’s not a question of how…
Whip Up Your Own Energy Balls
Looking for an easy snack that’s both tasty and good for you? No-bake energy balls may hit the spot …
Depression in Seniors: Finding Solutions
As many as 10% of seniors live with clinical depression—and it’s harder to treat as we get older By…
Exercise Seems to Keep the Immune System Young
A British study suggests that regular cycling can ward off some of the effects of aging By Wendy Haaf Regular…
More Blood Pressure Medications Subject to Recall
If you’re taking a blood pressure drug containing valsartan, check with your pharmacist By Katrina Caruso Earlier this month, Good…
Seniors Are at Risk for Food Poisoning
A recent survey for Health Canada suggests weakness in Canadians’ food-safety awareness By Katrina Caruso Survey results presented…
There’s Probably Much Too Much Salt in Your Bread
A survey of breads in more than 32 countries revealed that a lot of Canadian bread contains too much sodium…
Good News for Stroke Treatment
New guidelines give doctors more opportunities to treat stroke patients By Katrina Caruso According to government figures, roughly…
The Go-To Diabetes Drug
A recent addition to the pages of Good Times magazine is “Your Health Questions,” in which we find experts to…