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Spring into wellness: How the season of renewal can boost your health
As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to rise, many of us feel an urge to shake off winter and get moving again. Spring isn’t just about cleaning out closets or planting gardens—it’s also a perfect time to refresh your health routines, especially as we age.
3 strategies to gear up to get blood pressure down
Research highlights strategies that can play a role in lowering high blood pressure.
Helping the helpers: Easing the burden on caregivers
Across Canada, nearly one in four adults provides informal care to a loved one with a chronic condition or disability. Whether it’s helping a parent with appointments, managing medications for a spouse, or checking in on a neighbour, caregiving is often described as a labour of love. But too often, it comes at a personal cost.
Intergenerational mentorship programs: Passing down knowledge and building connections
Your life experience can shape the future! Intergenerational mentorship programs offer older adults a powerful way to share their wisdom, forge meaningful connections, and leave a lasting legacy while enriching their own lives.
World Health Day: A time to reflect on our health and well-being
Every year in April, the world comes together to recognize World Health Day—an opportunity to reflect on our personal health and the health of our communities. Organized by the World Health Organization, this annual event highlights a global health priority and reminds us that good health is a shared goal for people of all ages.
Living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? 3 areas to consider!
From oral health to nutrition, research points to several areas of focus that we can work on to help lower blood sugar levels.