Health
INSIDE THE LAB: The latest in aging and brain health
Brew for your brain
Every time you have a cup of tea, you may be helping your brain stay healthy. read »
A natural boost for your brain
Find out why a stroll in the park can lift your spirits -- and boost your memory. read »
Brain boosters
Blueberries? Sardines? Avocadoes? A look at some of the top foods for better brain health. read »
Ask The Pharmacist
ASK THE PHARMACIST: Creating an asthma action plan during allergy season
Are there ways to best protect asthma sufferers during peak allergy seasons? Our pharmacist has the answer. read »
Tips & Advice
Is a part-time diet better?
It may sound counterintuitive, but researchers say dieters who cut carbohydrates two days a week lose more weight than people who simply cut calories. read »
Eat healthy, even when dining out
Sometimes even dieticians have difficulty gauging what's healthful just by reading a menu. read »
Pistachios pack powerful punch
A look at the big health benefits of the little pistachio nut. read »
Read it in the Zoomer Report
The Zoomer Report: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimer’s
Here’s some important news about how diet can help prevent cognitive decline. read »
Features
Robotic arms lend a healing touch
New technology seeks helps to make difficult surgeries easier and impossible surgeries possible. read »
New technology detects skin cancer almost instantly
A new Canadian-developed device can detect skin cancer in less than two seconds, helping patients avoid unnecessary biopsies and doctors detect more early-stage cancers that sometimes go undiagnosed until too late. read »
Editor's Picks
Coffee found to lower risk of death
A new study shows drinking coffee daily could decrease your chance of dying from heart-related diseases. read »
Music and memory
Songs you can't forget: How music can provide a way to connect with people with Alzheimer's. read »
Happiness and your heart
Don’t worry, be happy! People with a positive, optimistic outlook may face half the risk of heart attack than their more cynical counterparts, a study says. read »
Healthy Living
The sweet debate continues
Sugar is back in the news as some experts warn governments should take steps to limit our consumption of the sweet -- and potentially toxic -- treat. Here's a glimpse into the debate. read »
Reduce your toxic body burden
Worried that chemicals could be harming your health? Which offenders to stay clear of and how you can reduce your body's toxic burden. read »
Caregiving
Tips on managing caregiver stress
Family caregivers need care too. Read these 8 tips for managing caregiver stress. read »
Top 10 tips for caregivers
Caregivers often find themselves in uncharted territory. Here are 10 tips to help ease the way. read »
Caring for caregivers: Living with Parkinson’s
9 practical tips for care partners to people living with Parkinson's. read »
Natural Health
Drug-free ways to cope with chronic pain
When it comes to chronic pain, drugs often aren't enough. These complementary and alternative medicine therapies are showing some success dealing with this devastating condition. read »
Food is more than fuel
Good food is really good medicine. Here are some top tips for getting more healthy benefits from your food. read »
