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hot flash inc: the vagina coach wants you to know that peeing when you laugh is not 'part of being a woman'
kim vopni, host of the new podcast between two lips, wants people with a vagina to know that your pelvic floor deserves special attention.
ann marie mcqueen
women's health
nov 29, 2022
there is so much suffering associated with the pelvic floor and it doesn't have to be that way, says kim vopni. getty

dr. nowak: aging at home shouldn't be seen as just a stroke of luck
staying in your home as you age is achievable with better use of technology, caring for caregivers and recognizing the value of access to social networks.
dr. dominik nowak
aging
nov 29, 2022
all older adults should be able to live healthy and fulfilling lives in their place of choice, for as long as possible. getty

advice: does a bar of soap under the mattress really help muscle cramps?
there are many people who swear that a bar of soap under their mattress keeps their muscles relaxed at night, but the experts say there's no science behind the theory.
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 28, 2022
a magnesium supplement is an option for relaxing muscles and promoting a more restful sleep. getty

caregiver coping strategies ‘affects level of distress,’ study says
caregivers are often referred to as the backbone of canada’s healthcare system because close to eight million people over the age of 15 devote an average of 20 hours a week to the medical needs of others.
dave yasvinski
caregivers
nov 21, 2022
the team focused on the effectiveness of two broad coping strategies: avoidant and approach-oriented. getty

drinking water and eating fibre can help with fecal incontinence
it might seem embarrassing, but about 3.5 million canadians experience some form of incontinence.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
nov 17, 2022
fecal incontinence can be difficult and even embarrassing to discuss with a health professional. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed years before symptoms appear, study says
the symptom of two problematic proteins in the brain can signal the presence of alzheimer’s disease 10 to 20 years before symptoms emerge.
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
nov 15, 2022
“changes occur in the brain between 10 and 20 years before the patient experiences any clear symptoms,” said oskar hansson, senior physician in neurology at skåne university hospital. getty

aging isn't a 'great terror': author ann douglas asks women about middle age in her new book
many women didn't expect how busy they would be in middle age, both in their careers as well as with family obligations. they also didn't bargain for the guilt.
robin roberts
aging
oct 11, 2022
ann douglas is an author, speaker, columnist and frequent contributor to cbc radio. supplied
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health (ccsmh)
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obesity canada

hot flash inc: the vagina coach wants you to know that peeing when you laugh is not 'part of being a woman'
kim vopni, host of the new podcast between two lips, wants people with a vagina to know that your pelvic floor deserves special attention.
ann marie mcqueen
women's health
nov 29, 2022
there is so much suffering associated with the pelvic floor and it doesn't have to be that way, says kim vopni. getty

dr. nowak: aging at home shouldn't be seen as just a stroke of luck
staying in your home as you age is achievable with better use of technology, caring for caregivers and recognizing the value of access to social networks.
dr. dominik nowak
aging
nov 29, 2022
all older adults should be able to live healthy and fulfilling lives in their place of choice, for as long as possible. getty

advice: does a bar of soap under the mattress really help muscle cramps?
there are many people who swear that a bar of soap under their mattress keeps their muscles relaxed at night, but the experts say there's no science behind the theory.
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 28, 2022
a magnesium supplement is an option for relaxing muscles and promoting a more restful sleep. getty

caregiver coping strategies ‘affects level of distress,’ study says
caregivers are often referred to as the backbone of canada’s healthcare system because close to eight million people over the age of 15 devote an average of 20 hours a week to the medical needs of others.
dave yasvinski
caregivers
nov 21, 2022
the team focused on the effectiveness of two broad coping strategies: avoidant and approach-oriented. getty
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

drinking water and eating fibre can help with fecal incontinence
it might seem embarrassing, but about 3.5 million canadians experience some form of incontinence.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
nov 17, 2022
fecal incontinence can be difficult and even embarrassing to discuss with a health professional. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed years before symptoms appear, study says
the symptom of two problematic proteins in the brain can signal the presence of alzheimer’s disease 10 to 20 years before symptoms emerge.
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
nov 15, 2022
“changes occur in the brain between 10 and 20 years before the patient experiences any clear symptoms,” said oskar hansson, senior physician in neurology at skåne university hospital. getty

aging isn't a 'great terror': author ann douglas asks women about middle age in her new book
many women didn't expect how busy they would be in middle age, both in their careers as well as with family obligations. they also didn't bargain for the guilt.
robin roberts
aging
oct 11, 2022
ann douglas is an author, speaker, columnist and frequent contributor to cbc radio. supplied
powered by
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health (ccsmh)
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