The Price of White Teeth
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Americans spend more than $1.4 billion a year on over the counter teeth whitening products, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - in an effort to look younger, and ... Read More
Healthiest Chocolate Comes in Small Packages
Tuesday January 31, 2012
A little goes a long way (Sharon Basaraba ©)
Attention all chocolate lovers (and that's a club with a lot of members): when it comes to choosing which chocolate is the ... Read More
When Counting Sheep Doesn't Work
Friday January 27, 2012
(Digital Zoo/Getty Images)
Whether it's a rare bout of insomnia, or a chronic pattern of sleeplessness, getting the zzzz's you need can be tougher as you age. Chronic pain, the effects ... Read More
Winter Help for Hands and Nails
Friday January 20, 2012
If you're like me, winter is a time of barely-recognizable hands. Granted, I live in Calgary, home of 20% relative humidity and this week, -40 degree temperatures with the windchill ... Read More
Cybercycling May Save Cognitive Ability in Seniors
Wednesday January 18, 2012
A new study suggests that watching virtual reality tours on-screen while riding your stationary bike, will ward off more than boredom - it could help you avoid dementia.
Published in ... Read More
World Leaders Age, Too
Friday January 13, 2012
An aging Margaret Thatcher is revealed in theaters this week, with the release of the new film "Iron Lady". Meryl Streep portrays the now-86 year old former British prime minister ... Read More
School Aims to Improve Students' Longevity with Medical Report Cards
Tuesday January 10, 2012
One in three American adults is obese; in Canada, it's almost one in four. This epidemic of obesity is now starting in childhood, shortening the lives of citizens in both ... Read More
Light the Fire of Motivation
Saturday January 7, 2012
When it comes to behavior changes to enhance your longevity - quit smoking, eat well, exercise regularly, reduce stress - motivation remains one of the toughest nuts to crack. You ... Read More
Can I Still Get the Flu Shot?
Monday January 2, 2012
The short answer is yes. Though the best time to get vaccinated for the seasonal flu is before the viruses have a chance to take hold (usually between October and ... Read More