Excerpt: Hypertension is the most common reason for Canadians to visit a doctor and it increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and
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Excerpt: Emotional intelligence (EI) is associated with better protection against heart disease, as well as better management of type 2
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Excerpt: People who smile often not only have better social relationships but enjoy a wide range of physical and emotional health
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People who get optimal sleep of seven or eight hours a night improve their cognitive skills, particularly reasoning and verbal abilities,
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Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If you’re looking to make 2019 one of your healthiest and happiest years yet, consider focusing on
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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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The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging reports that people are living much longer. The goal of this national research project—involving
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World Mental Health Day on October 10 is an opportune time to look at the psychological benefits of exercise, one of the most promising,
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September is when learning leaps onto the front burner. Great aunts, uncles and grandparents see kids from their immediate or extended
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Low back pain affects up to 80% of Canadians at some point in their lives, says Bone and Joint Canada. It’s also the most common
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Activities such as mindfulness meditation, tai chi and yoga can offer older adults a wide range of physical, emotional and cognitive
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Gardening is an activity that many older adults enjoy through the warm spring and summer months. It’s relaxing, engrossing and gratifying
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