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HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onFebruary 9, 2020February 10, 2020

Foods that will boost your memory

By Helen Christos/Columnist Memory boosting foods can strengthen your memory, short of charging your mental butterflies so you will be able to be less forgetful. […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onFebruary 9, 2020

Boomers beware: You may still be at risk

When we think about people who might be most affected by flu season, most of us picture vulnerable groups such as children or seniors. But […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onFebruary 9, 2020

Shovel snow safely

Save yourself a trip to the clinic the next time you shovel the snow from your driveway by following these tips from Dr. Kevin Velicaria, […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 1, 2019December 6, 2019

Immunity-boosting tips

While it is difficult to find any absolute guarantee that you won’t get sick this winter season, you can try incorporating the following into your […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 1, 2019December 6, 2019

Helping seniors stay at home longer

As baby boomers hit their golden years, many look to update their homes, not just for style, but for function. The right adaptations can keep […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 1, 2019December 6, 2019

Beat the flu before it begins

Flu season is right around the corner. It’s important to take steps to prevent the flu so that you don’t risk spreading it to someone […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 1, 2019December 6, 2019

Exceptional cancer care is possible because of you

You don’t have to go far for top quality cancer care in Durham Region. Lakeridge Health’s R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre is located in […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Lyme disease: A silent epidemic

By Chris Jones/Active Senior’s Digest With Lyme Disease Awareness Month now in the past, Linda Lowery hopes awareness regarding the disease will spread. Lyme disease […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

Keep smiling with good oral health

The need for good oral health continues as a person ages, becomes chronically ill or moves to a long-term care residence. Unfortunately, many older adults, […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

Springtime smiles: April is Oral Health Month

As part of Oral Health Month in Canada, National Dental Hygienists Week takes place from April 6 to 12. It’s a perfect opportunity to set […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

Exceptional cancer care is possible

You don’t have to go far for top quality cancer care in Durham Region. Lakeridge Health’s R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre is located in […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

How to enhance safety for people with dementia

Imagine if someone you love goes missing — the worry can be agonizing. When the person has dementia, it takes it up a notch. And […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

Support dementia as a dementia-friendly community

We often use “wander” to describe how someone with dementia appears to walk around aimlessly. This suggests there is no purpose behind the action. But […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 9, 2019

What to do after a dementia diagnosis

When Moira was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 51, she and her family had some difficult decisions to make. She had […] Read More

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