Want to stay independent longer? Get walking!
Simply putting one foot in front of the other (repeatedly!) can both reduce your chances of acquiring a physical disability—and…
Health & Wellness
Writing Songs May Help Those With Dementia to Learn—and Remember
There’s a commonly held belief, backed by research, that once a person has dementia, his or her capacity to learn new things disappears. However, promising new research out of the University of Melbourne, Australia, has shown that when those with…
Before You Fall
There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling By Wendy Haaf One night last summer,…
Antibacterial Soaps Denounced As Hooey, Banned in The US
If you’ve relied on antibacterial soaps and hand-washes to keep germs at bay for as long as you can remember,…
Doing Less Is Best When It Comes to Prostate Cancer
Men with prostate cancer may do better not being treated, says a study just published by the New England Journal…
Health Canada Tells Makers of Acetaminophen Products to Post Stronger Warnings
Many of us think little of taking acetaminophen products when we have a headache or for other niggling aches and…
More Boomers Than Teens Use Pot
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released research showing that since 2002, marijuana use among those aged 55…
Exercise Fights Alcohol-Related Disease
Drinkers who exercise for the recommended 2½ hours a week can reduce their risk of dying from alcohol-related disease and…
Soda May Raise Heart Failure Risk
More not-so-sweet news about sugary soda: two servings a day may increase your risk for heart failure. Researchers tracked 42,400…
Shingles Vaccine to Be Free for Eligible Ontario Seniors
Ontario’s Liberal Government recently announced that it will spend $68 million over the next three years to allow eligible seniors…