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why quality of life deserves a spot in every treatment plan
what does quality of life actually mean? and how do we define it when we cope with life’s challenges?
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
mar 03, 2025
quality of life needs to be a critical part of how doctors and patients approach health because of its profound mental and physical impact on overall well-being and condition management.

do you know your risk of shingles? survey says many canadians don't
nearly all, about 99 per cent, of adults carry the virus, and as many as one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 26, 2025
shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, itchy rash like a strip of blisters on your chest or around one side of your face or body. those age 50 and older make up more than two-thirds of all cases, according to health canada. 

lifestyle vs. genes: research says daily habits have bigger impact on health and aging
new research from oxford population health builds on evidence that taking responsibility for our health has far more impact than our genes.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 24, 2025
knowing our family history is helpful, but research shows making healthy choices—like staying active and eating well, for example—matters most.

naturally occurring retirement communities: the secret to aging in place is inside the heart of norcs
norc stands for “naturally occurring retirement community” where residential high-rise buildings have a high proportion of older adults who have downsized.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 20, 2025
the norc innovation centre has mapped out 500 norcs in toronto and a total of about 2,000 across ontario where high-rise living already exists to show how health services can be organized differently.

strength supports healthy aging: how functional fitness makes a difference
the good news is you can still build strength as a 70-year-old and enjoy your vitality.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 07, 2025
senior fitness expert karl knopf stresses that the concept of “use it or lose it” definitely applies to seniors to avoid the accelerated loss of muscle mass that happens without continued use.

finding purpose after retirement: how one organization is helping men across canada fight isolation and loneliness
by bringing men together, men's sheds canada can help improve the well-being of those who often experience depression, loneliness, and social isolation after retirement.
angelica bottaro
aging
jan 27, 2025
doug johnson and his shedders stand around a community library they've built, showing that men's sheds is good for the individuals involved as well as the community.

study identifies potential avenue for treating osteoarthritis after menopause
there are several reasons why, as females age, they are more likely to develop osteoarthritis—with one main reason being the drop in estrogen that occurs during menopause.
angelica bottaro
menopause
jan 24, 2025
osteoarthritis affects 25 per cent of canadian women. it can develop as young as 20, but risk and prevalence rates grow significantly as a person ages.

research links eating processed red meat to increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline 
“we found that the red meat intake, especially the processed red meat intake, meant the risk of dementia is pretty much linear."
karen hawthorne
brain health
jan 16, 2025
processed meats like ham, bacon, hot dogs and sausages that have been modified through salting, curing, fermentation, or smoking, account for a large proportion of the world’s meat consumption.
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diabetes canada

why quality of life deserves a spot in every treatment plan
what does quality of life actually mean? and how do we define it when we cope with life’s challenges?
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
mar 03, 2025
quality of life needs to be a critical part of how doctors and patients approach health because of its profound mental and physical impact on overall well-being and condition management.

do you know your risk of shingles? survey says many canadians don't
nearly all, about 99 per cent, of adults carry the virus, and as many as one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 26, 2025
shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, itchy rash like a strip of blisters on your chest or around one side of your face or body. those age 50 and older make up more than two-thirds of all cases, according to health canada. 

lifestyle vs. genes: research says daily habits have bigger impact on health and aging
new research from oxford population health builds on evidence that taking responsibility for our health has far more impact than our genes.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 24, 2025
knowing our family history is helpful, but research shows making healthy choices—like staying active and eating well, for example—matters most.

naturally occurring retirement communities: the secret to aging in place is inside the heart of norcs
norc stands for “naturally occurring retirement community” where residential high-rise buildings have a high proportion of older adults who have downsized.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 20, 2025
the norc innovation centre has mapped out 500 norcs in toronto and a total of about 2,000 across ontario where high-rise living already exists to show how health services can be organized differently.
powered by
breast cancer canada

strength supports healthy aging: how functional fitness makes a difference
the good news is you can still build strength as a 70-year-old and enjoy your vitality.
karen hawthorne
aging
feb 07, 2025
senior fitness expert karl knopf stresses that the concept of “use it or lose it” definitely applies to seniors to avoid the accelerated loss of muscle mass that happens without continued use.

finding purpose after retirement: how one organization is helping men across canada fight isolation and loneliness
by bringing men together, men's sheds canada can help improve the well-being of those who often experience depression, loneliness, and social isolation after retirement.
angelica bottaro
aging
jan 27, 2025
doug johnson and his shedders stand around a community library they've built, showing that men's sheds is good for the individuals involved as well as the community.

study identifies potential avenue for treating osteoarthritis after menopause
there are several reasons why, as females age, they are more likely to develop osteoarthritis—with one main reason being the drop in estrogen that occurs during menopause.
angelica bottaro
menopause
jan 24, 2025
osteoarthritis affects 25 per cent of canadian women. it can develop as young as 20, but risk and prevalence rates grow significantly as a person ages.

research links eating processed red meat to increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline 
“we found that the red meat intake, especially the processed red meat intake, meant the risk of dementia is pretty much linear."
karen hawthorne
brain health
jan 16, 2025
processed meats like ham, bacon, hot dogs and sausages that have been modified through salting, curing, fermentation, or smoking, account for a large proportion of the world’s meat consumption.
powered by
obesity canada
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