You’ve probably seen the ads: A row of women in nothing but their undies. Look closer and you realize they are wearing special panties — extra protection so they don’t leak urine in public.
The market for such products is growing...
Engaging in regular physical activity and following a healthy diet could help cancer survivors increase their likelihood of long-term survival and reduce the odds of their cancer coming back, according to the American Cancer Society’s newly released guidelines for cancer...
It’s a fact one of the most important parts of continued wellness at any age is a level of physical activity.But not only does Calgary’s cold winters make that more difficult, the barrier to entry for anyone starting out feels...
Spinal anesthesia is not safer or more effective than general anesthesia in patients who undergo surgery for hip fractures, according to a major study.
The finding, which challenges the accepted view, offers doctors and patients better information in choosing the method...
Is it true? Do I see a sliver of light at the end of this COVID-19 tunnel? The light is not a mirage, and yes, I do see a little bit of normalcy returning to our lives.
I say that because...
Personal hygiene has always been important to me. Not that I ever obsessed about it, I just want to look clean and tidy. I always kept my spending on cosmetics to a bare minimum; just lipstick and nail polish. I...
When we think of wellness for older adults, one often forgotten aspect includes those who care for seniors.
Whether it’s an adult child caring for a parent or an older adult caring for their spouse, the health of caregivers is just...
One of the most important aspects of aging that older adults seek to hold onto is their independence.
However, there are times when difficult decisions and conversations may be required and independence may have to take a backseat to one’s safety...
One fifth of Canadians are now 65-years-or-older, according to a recent release by Statistics Canada.
Released at the end of 2021, the data shows at 18 per cent of Canadians reported being 65 or older — along with a series of...
Despite nearly two years having passed, it seems we’re not close to being finished with COVID-19.
Folks are tired of hearing about it, and rightly so: it’s dominated conversations and the media for so long, it can feel overwhelming.
But even with...
