Calcium, Vitamin D, & Heart Health
Don’t rely on vitamin D or calcium supplements to protect your heart, researchers caution. By Wendy Haaf While some studies…
Prediabetes Label Less Useful in Later Life
People who develop prediabetes at age 71 or older have a much lower likelihood of progressing to the full-blown condition than do people diagnosed with prediabetes at a younger age. By Wendy Haaf That finding comes from research involving a…
Foolproof Foundation
A good foundation can give your skin that much-needed fresh look. If you use it right. Here are the more…
5 Factors Reduce Gerd Risk
Good news: Several of the things you’re undoubtedly already doing to maintain your overall health seem to lower your chances…
Diet May Delay Parkinson’s Onset
The same type of Mediterranean style eating plans that reduce the risk for heart disease and dementia may also bolster…
Discover the Mini-Home
It offers an attractive option for many who are downsizing. By Lola Augustine Brown When it comes to downsizing, many…
The Cost of a Care Home
I’m 66 and my husband is 61; we live in Saskatchewan and have been retired for five years. A few…
Fighting Ageism
Negative stereotypes about older people— whether you believe them or they come from others—can cause real harm. By Wendy Haaf…
Why this travel community says you need a vaccine to travel
Advertorial —Wheel & Anchor is a community of well-travelled people from all across Canada who prefer slower paced trips in…
Dietitian or Nutritionist?
In some parts of Canada, anyone can use the title “nutritionist” By Wendy Haaf If you don’t know the difference…