Chronic Insomniac? There’s an App for That
New research out of the University of Virginia has shown that a focused online therapy program can help insomniacs get…
Health & Wellness
Older First-Time Moms May Live Longer
ecently published results of a study that followed 20,000 women for up to 21 years showed that more than half—54 %—lived to the age of 90, and one distinguishing factor these women shared was that they had had their…
A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?
Promising initial results from a Swedish study have shown that a vaccination for Alzheimer’s disease may not be too far…
A Pint of Beer a Day Might Do Your Heart Good
Levels of good cholesterol decline with age, but study results recently presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association…
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…
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…
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…
