How to Break or Create a Habit
Breaking bad habits is usually a challenge, but so is learning new, more positive behaviours; here are four errors that…
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Living With Hot Flashes
I’m 79 and still having hot flashes. I had a total hysterectomy when I was 45 and was put on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I took the estrogen medication Premarin until about 10 years ago, when I developed an irregular…
Mobile Health Apps and Privacy
By Wendy Haaf A recent analysis of nearly 21,000 health, wellness, and medical apps revealed that 88 percent were capable…
Running: Is It Made For You?
I tried taking up running to stay fit, but I’m getting pain in my shins when I start, which eases…
Omega-3-Rich Diets
By Wendy Haaf Less headache Putting more fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fats on your fork could help…
Take a Knee
Does jumping, hopping and other such activity bring on knee pain? If so, try these two low-impact Pilates moves. They’re…
Chronic Pain
Long considered a medical mystery, we take a look at what we know today about this all-too-common symptom By Wendy…
Social Media: Good or Bad?
Depending on factors such as life experience and outlook, cyberspace can be both friend and foe By Wendy Haaf The…
Inappropriate OTC Use Common
By Wendy Haaf Judging by the findings of a recent study, a large minority of us are using over-thecounter (OTC)…
Exercise and Meds Lower BP
By Wendy Haaf If you have prediabetes and take medication to lower your blood pressure, you can reap more health…