World Letter Writing Day on December 7 is a day when people from around the world will pick up a pen or pencil and write a letter.
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October 12 was World Arthritis Day. A majority of Canadians will be affected by arthritis by age 70, says the Public Health Agency
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A vista of rich red and gold colours, the comfort of a delicious harvest meal, and a cornucopia of activities to choose from—there’s
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Thanks to cutting-edge research, scientists know more than ever today about lifestyle choices that can help people to be healthy and happy
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More than 30% of Canadians 75 and older are affected by chronic pain that lasts for more than three months, according to Statistics
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When our children were young, we encouraged them to read, and we most likely read to them. The benefits are well documented: children who
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It’s summer and nature is calling, urging all of us to take our fitness and activity programs outside. Research on why outdoor exercise is
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More than 4.6 million Canadians are living with arthritis, according to The Arthritis Society. While arthritis can develop at any age,
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Dr. Yonas E. Geda, a psychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic, interviewed 1,321 people aged 70 to 89 about their cognitive activities. The study
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Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization . While almost 90 per
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For many older adults, taking medications is essential to overall health. However, taking a variety of medications can also lead to
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Seniors caring for a spouse with dementia may face unique challenges as they adapt to the demands of caregiving while also experiencing
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