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…
Health & Wellness
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 blindness By Katrina Caruso Researchers at the University of British Columbia have come up with a new, more effective form…
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…
The UK Now Has a Minister for Loneliness
Social isolation is as bad for you as smoking 15 cigarettes a day; the British government is taking the problem…
Get Your Bad Cholesterol Checked and Cut Your Risk
A US study shows the importance of follow-ups after a heart attack or stroke By Wendy Haaf Getting your…
