Are You a Cheese Addict?
You could be—it seems that cheese elicits the same chemical response in the brain as that triggered by hard drugs…
Health & Wellness
You and Your Thyroid
Whether it’s overactive or underactive, a misbehaving thyroid gland has to be checked out By Wendy Haaf When Linda Rooker of Qualicum Beach, BC, began to experience brief episodes of a racing heartbeat a few years before retiring in…
On the Horizon: Treating Glaucoma While You Sleep
A new way to deliver eye drops promises to make it easier to treat one of the leading causes of…
Exercise Slows Parkinson’s Progression
While conventional wisdom held that people with Parkinson’s disease couldn’t handle high-intensity workouts, it turns out that exercise helps—a lot…
Common Issues With Hearing Aids—and Solutions
A lot of people have issues with wearing hearing aids. Here’s what might help By Katrina Caruso According to a…
Add Weights to Your Weight-Loss Plan
Adding weight-training to a diet plan can help to maintain muscle while you drop fat By Katrina Caruso As we…
There’s a Robotic Revolution in Eldercare
Robots such as Paro, a cuddly harp seal, can provide emotional support and remind you to take your pills By…
8 Recipes for an Easy Meat-Free Monday
Looking to make a simple lifestyle change? Try going vegetarian once a week By Katrina Caruso The idea behind a…
The Next Big Thing in Antibiotics? Platypus Milk
The odd creature from Down Under may hold the key to beating deadly superbugs. By Katrina Caruso The platypus may…
Marathon Woman
Kathrine Switzer helped pave the way for women in sports, and 50 years after she made history, she remains an…