100 Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks neurons in the brain, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioural changes as it destroys the cells in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex
Weight-loss surgery isn’t for everyone
Yeah, I could probably stand to get one myself but I can’t afford it. I'm wayyyyyyy overweight (damn it, I'm downright fat!) and tired of it. I don't have to go back down to 150 pounds, which is what I was in my early twenties. Since I'm only 5 … Read more →
A Reprieve From Death
“You have a cyst.” Well, what do you do with that kind of information; do you pack it up into a small parcel and place it in the pantry with the rest of the groceries? Do you completely ignore said statement?
Nanna (Sister)
NANNA: (SISTER) I am blind. I cannot help my mother. My husband left food out for us this morning. The social worker said I should place mother. She fell out of her chair, dozing. I tried to feel where she was. Didn’t know where her head or … Read more →
How To Deal With Coffee Withdrawals
Coffee isn’t good for everyone. If you have heart problems, high blood pressure, a sleep disorder, or suffer from anxiety, your doctor may ask you to quit coffee cold turkey. Dealing with coffee withdrawals can be a challenge. Here are five tips to help alleviate the suffering as you overcome your coffee dependency.
Pablum and the History of Children’s Health
George Burden tells us how the history of a cereal is entwined with the history of a hospital in Canada for sick children.
Stay Fit Safely – 3 Great Outdoor Activities For Senior Citizens
Guest author Megan DeFilippo offers three safe and healthy ways for senior citizens to get exercise, reduce stress, connect with others and enjoy the outdoors.
It All Starts Here …
Guest Author A.J. King provides us with a primer about Genetically Modified Organisms. In plain English, you’ll learn what they are, how they’re different than organic foods and why it is important to your lifestyle and your overall health.
How to Diet for Swimsuit Season
Julia McLean offers some tough-love advice for the summer swimsuit season.
Remembrance of Things Past: Another Mammogram
Star Weiss was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. Eight years later, she reflects back on that diagnosis as she goes for her annual mammogram.
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