Menopause: Natural part of life but social taboo
In my house, menopause is not a taboo subject. I talk about it openly with my husband, two daughters and son, and I want...
Can some drugs delay ageing?
Research into pharmaceuticals that can extend life is ramping up. Some existing drugs are proving interesting.
In late 2014, a group of world renowned scientists...
Menopause Quiz
How much do you really know about menopause? Take our quiz to separate fact from fiction.
Take good care of those feet!
We use them every day but we don’t seem to pay them much attention unless something goes wrong. Good foot health as we age...
Keeping an eye on your eyes
Our eyes are a lens on the world we live in. They are how we see our families and friends and the joy of...
Research starts into COVID-19 and Long-Term Care Homes
As most Canadians know, COVID-19 has hit long-term care facilities (LTC) across Canada hard. From Halifax to Vancouver. The data shows that LTC’s account...
Safe supplements for insomnia
Having trouble falling asleep? Not getting enough sleep and suffering from stress and anxiety? Here is some guidance on safe supplements for sleeplessness.
Sleep is...
How to keep your immune system strong
Our immune system is one big puzzle, each piece working with the others to create a strong immune defence to keep invaders out. Support...
What are functional foods?
Do you want to live longer, have a higher quality of life and reduce risk of disease? Are you part of the “food as...
A new emphasis in Canada on Heart Failure
Canada’s first and only patient-led Heart Failure (HF) organisation has created a special patient and caregiver charter to help create awareness with Canadians in...
