Category Archives: .HEALTH

The HEALTH-related information posted here is based on research from reputable and well-known sources.

Consult with your doctor when making changes to your health regimen.

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  • How to promote brain health
  • Six ways to promote Brain Health and reduce risk of dementia
  • Operations postponed in ONT – Osteoarthritis and Exercise
  • Improve the quality of your sleeping
  • The rights of older adults are human rights
  • ATTN SENIORS: a list of sites for information and help with HEALTH AND LONG TERM CARE
  • Seniors Care Network
  • COVID-19 Crisis Shows the Urgent Need for Seniors’ Advocacy
  • Eating well is easier and safer for Seniors with Meal Delivery
  • Happiness for Dad and Mom, peace for their children
  • Technology and Ageing during the pandemic
  • Co-pilot your health and well-being care
  • Working on weight reduction
  • Build strength to age well
  • Fire fatalities increase during pandemic
  • Beware: Food from China
  • Very disturbing news about prescription dispensing fees
  • COVA: Reading to escape isolation
  • Background information about Dr. Vernon Coleman
  • Anti-cancer diet: reducing the risk by eating better
  • Corona virus: how to know if one is infected
  • Corona virus: some precautions to take
  • Some health tips relating to the coronavirus
  • 5 diet changes supported by research
  • Stress relief from laughter? It’s no joke
  • Coronavirus statement by LAKERIDGE HEALTH SERVICES
  • 9 superfoods that can add years to your life
  • Love your heart: 5 ways to maintain your heart health
  • Tylenol – temporary relief but is it the right treatment for osteo-related pain
  • Technology can help with your health
  • What exercises should we be doing to stay healthy as we age?
  • Healthiest way to begin your day
  • Ways to Wellness – Adult wellness program
  • Many older Canadians are at risk of poor nutrition…
  • Prostate cancer: symptoms
  • HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
  • Sources for our health information
  • The Real Secret of Brain Health
  • STETHESCOPE’s days are numbered
  • What causes people to feel tired in old age?
  • #16 – Train Your Brain to Remember Almost Anything
  • 10 things that just aren’t worth it….
  • Multi-Million Dollar Class Actions against retirement home corporations
  • An important update about the flu shot…
  • Fermo says, “Improve your health, get a dog!”
  • Dementia: The Latest in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
  • Three habits that will help improve your life
  • NINE LIFESTYLE Changes that can reduce the risk of dementia
  • Where Are We With Ontario Healthcare?
  • OCTOBER: Social isolation awareness month
  • Treatment for burns
  • #14 – Alzheimers or anosognosia?
  • The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
  • 7 tips to help with weight loss
  • Slow the aging process
  • Fight the flu by eating better
  • Drug shortages may affect travel insurance coverage
  • What we get wrong about our metabolism
  • 25 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
  • Maintain strong bones as you age
  • Canada’s healthcare trumps America’s
  • What’s your blood type? You should know
  • Avoid a stroke on your nite time pee break
  • Ontario Health Regulators website
  • Avoid afternoon appointments with your doctor
  • Slow ageing, live younger
  • Medical use of Cannabis
  • Is Cognitive Impairment Preventable or Treatable?
  • Eat smart, eat healthy !
  • For KETO DIET followers
  • Pet ownership benefits your health
  • Trivial pursuit digital…a fun way to flex your memory
  • Walking may be the KING of low impact exercises
  • Naps are good for your health
  • Meal timings affect your waistline
  • Live better, live longer
  • How to stay sharp in old age
  • Women and heart attacks
  • A complete guide to SUGAR from DIET DOCTOR
  • Motorcycling benefits your health
  • Health issues? Check out WebMD site
  • PRODUCTIVITY: Mobility issues – here’s a ‘toy’ that will surprise you with its utility
  • Health Canada introduces new safeguards against faulty medical devices
  • June: The best time of year to… go to hospital
  • Ageism never gets old ( a 10 min read )
  • DEMENTIA TEST
  • Check your VISION with these EYE TESTS
  • Arthritis, looking for some relief?
  • The kissing bug causes a dangerous parasitic illness
  • Foods that help fend off colds and the flu
  • Travelling? Prepare you meds using this Health & Wellness Checklist
  • LONELINESS, revisited
  • Can’t get a really good night’s sleep?
  • How are you sleeping?
  • HEALTH CANADA RECALL
  • Lower your cholesterol, eat better, be healthier
  • Health Canada Recall
  • Sometimes longevity advice can be totally off the wall
  • Canada: only country in the world where health care doesn’t include prescription medication.
  • Ticks are a very serious health risk
  • Seniors reluctant in planning for their future care
  • Naps: good, bad?
  • 5 tips for a healthier, fitter you
  • MAYO CLINIC on ASPIRIN
  • A couple of notes relating to the Nuclear Risk Zone in Pickering
  • Teachers didn’t know it all, especially not about gum
  • STRoke signals
  • Above and below the ground
  • Loneliness riskier than obesity
  • Do’s and Don’ts of snow shoveling for older adults
  • Medic Alert Bracelets
  • 8 HEALTHY LIFE STYLES that will improve how you live
  • How to Remove Your Skin Tags Safely
  • Sore throat season is here
  • Checklist as to Osteoporosis risk
  • Osteoporosis Month: assess yourself and check with your doctor
  • Maybe a bigger jab will do ya ! Consider a high dose flu shot but ask your doctor first.
  • MAYO CLINIC on DRINKING WATER
  • Dr. Nicole Anderson, Baycrest Centre, on memory and aging.
  • Dr. Carol Greenwood on “Nutrition, exercise and better aging”
  • 10 more ways to improve your life.
  • 10 WAYS to IMPROVE YOUR LIFE !
  • Honey & Cinnamon
  • Myths about ARTHRITIS