Choosing a sunscreen can be challenging. You may be wondering what ingredients to look out for, or whether the sunscreen is strong enough. Ultimately, a good sunscreen should provide protection from ultraviolet light from the sun. Ultraviolet light is made up of long wave ultraviolet light (UVA), and short wave ultraviolet light (UVB). It’s important…

As we get older, living in our homes may present new challenges. Making your home safe with senior friendly technologies can you to live independently for as long as possible. Here are some technologies to help you age in place. Home Monitoring Systems Home Monitoring Systems can include security from burglary, flood detection, fire detection,…

Everyone loves a good home cooked meal. We have those traditional recipes that are traditions for a reason – they’re delicious! Sometimes, they can be a heavy on the waistline. Here are some ways to turn your traditional dishes into something a little more heart-healthy, hopefully without sacrificing too much of that familiar flavour. 1.…

Whether to choose butter or margarine is a question that has been asked for decades. So which to go with? The American Heart Association still suggests using the correctly chosen margarine instead of butter. But not all margarines are created equal – some are loaded with unhealthy fats and additives. Additionally, many health professionals and…

As we grow older, it’s important to help your mind stay sharp. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Research has shown that lifestyle factors affect whether or not someone gets dementia. One key factor is the amount of mental stimulation someone gets, so keeping your mind working is essential. Here…

As we age, a number of different changes can occur to our body, including to our digestive system. There are a variety of reasons for the change, including medication side effects, inactivity, and dehydration. Here are some common conditions of the digestive system which occur more frequently the older we get. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…

The thyroid is an important organ in your neck responsible for maintenance of your metabolism, heart, bones, muscles, and other organs. Thyroid issues become more common as we age. Women are at an even increased risk – 20% of women over the age of 60 have issues with their thyroid. Because growing older can mean many…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease where the degradation of cells responsible for dopamine (the hormone which regulates signals between nerves in the body) occurs and it affects the central nervous system. It occurs more frequently than ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy combined. Knowing the risk, symptoms, and course of treatment can help you…

    Most of us use the term ‘hoarder’ or “pack-rat” to describe a person who hates throwing things away. Many of us are like that. In the last few years, hoarding has gained increased attention from media and the release of popular TV shows. Hoarding disorder is characterized the persistent and intense distress or…

When we get older, a number of changes happen to our body, including our sleeping pattern. As we age, many people tend to notice increased difficulty in falling asleep than in their younger years. Though many believe that older folks don’t require as much sleep, research suggests that consistent sleep throughout all of adulthood, including…