Understanding Varicose Veins
I have varicose veins. Would treatment help or could it harm my vascular health? By Wendy Haaf A First, let’s…
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Heart Patients Value Virtual Care
By Wendy Haaf In an April 2021 online survey of more than 3,000 Canadians with cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, or vascular cognitive impairment) and caregivers, more than half said that they want to continue to have the option of…
Water May Help Protect Heart
By Wendy Haaf Drink up: staying well hydrated could help reduce your chances of developing heart failure later in life.…
Taming Tinnitus
Find out what you can do about that ringing in your ears By Wendy Haaf During an especially bad cold…
Exercise Ups Post-Stroke Survival Rate
By Wendy Haaf A 2021 Canadian study found that the incidence of death was up to 80 per cent lower…
Walnuts Lower Bad Cholesterol
By Wendy Haaf According to the American Heart Association, adding walnuts to your diet may help to lower your LDL…
When Men Are Depressed
How do I recognize signs of depression in my partner? I suspect he’s depressed, but I’m not sure. By Wendy…
Hormone Therapy: Weighing the Risks
Should women stop taking hormone replacement therapy after menopause and, if so, when? By Wendy Haaf Most women who take…
Latin Dances for Brain Health
By Wendy Haaf Learning and practising Latin dance moves can both help you get fit and give your brain a…
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…
