Health
INSIDE THE LAB: The latest in aging and brain health
How to get a whole brain workout
Just like with physical fitness, it’s important to give your brain a balanced workout. read »
Brew for your brain
Every time you have a cup of tea, you may be helping your brain stay healthy. read »
Ask An Expert: Smart Aging
How much do genes and environment play in the health of the brain later in life? read »
Ask The Pharmacist - New!
ASK THE PHARMACIST: Managing multiple medications
What can caregivers do to ensure their loved ones are taking their medications properly? read »
Tips & Advice
Exercise helps people eat healthier
Physical activity can help to modify the brain so people make better food and portion choices, according to a Harvard study. read »
5 household baking soda tips
Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is used to help cakes, breads, and cookies to rise. It also has many advantages outside the kitchen. read »
How to start exercising
Is better fitness one of your goals for the New Year? These three simple guidelines will help you get started. read »
Read it in the Zoomer Report
The Zoomer Report: Nicotine Replacement
Do nicotine patches and nicotine gum help smokers kick the habit and remain cigarette-free over the long haul? Here’s what a new study found. read »
Features
Bedbugs back in the news
New research shows inbreeding to be the biggest culprit for the massive increase in bedbug infestations in North America. read »
New option for fighting the flu
There's a new flu vaccine available for seniors, but is it right for you or your loved ones? We get some expert advice about the new option, plus tips to avoid the flu this season. read »
Editor's Picks
New studies give insight into how Alzheimer’s spreads
Alzheimer's spreads from brain cell to brain cell, like a virus -- a finding that could have immediate implications for developing treatments, researchers say. read »
Heart attacks: His versus hers
Recognizing the subtle signs could save your life. What you need to know about heart attacks, and how they affect men and women differently. read »
$67.5 million being invested into personalized medicine
Personalized medicine could eliminate painful treatments and improve quality of life for Canadians. read »
Healthy Living
Top health stories of 2011
We look back at the good, the bad and the downright confusing topics that made headlines last year. read »
Super centenarians may have built-in protection against disease
People who live past 110 have just as many genes associated with disease -- but also protective genes that help them live longer, a new study says. read »
Caregiving
Top 10 tips for caregivers
Caregivers often find themselves in uncharted territory. Here are 10 tips to help ease the way. read »
Avoid caregiver burnout
Some practical pointers on recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout and preventing it. read »
Are you prepared for caregiving?
A bit of preparation can make the process easier for all parties involved. Here are some ways to prepare emotionally for family caregiving. read »
Natural Health
Natural health myths busted
When it comes to natural health products, do you have all the pieces of the information puzzle? Here's what you may be missing. read »
Living with cancer
Ways to preserve your quality of life, no matter what course of treatment you choose. read »
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