Health & Medicine

Never Too Late: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors Like most cancers, breast cancer is a disease of aging. According to the National Cancer Institute, women 70 years of age and older have a 1 in 24 chance of developing breast cancer. In fact, more than 40% of all breast cancers are diagnosed in women… Read More

Unraveling Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding and Coping The Parkinson’s Foundation estimates approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and nearly 1 million Americans are currently living with the disease. Parkinson’s Awareness Month, which is observed every April, presents a special opportunity for people to learn about the disease and how it affects the… Read More

Living with Diabetes: Essential Information and Management Strategies Diabetes, particularly Type 2, affects many older adults. Here’s what you need to know about diabetes and how to delay its onset as you age.  What is Diabetes?  Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body cannot properly produce the insulin needed to process glucose and… Read More

Every October, the world comes together to raise awareness and find a cure for breast cancer. According to BreastCancer.org, it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women and the second-most common in Canada. The death rate for breast cancer goes down about 1% a year due to early detection and better treatment but we… Read More

Understanding Alzheimer’s: Detecting the Signs and Raising Awareness Every September, the world comes together to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that persists around dementia and its most common form: Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million people are living with the disease in the U.S. and over 500,000 in Canada. Alzheimer’s… Read More

Boost Your Vaccine Effectiveness: Importance of Eating Right and Staying Active The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all seniors, and many are already fully inoculated, but the work does not stop there. According to the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), physical activity and good nutrition contribute to your vaccine response long after you received… Read More