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Dispelling the myths of Alzheimer’s

May 23, 2009 Living Well
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by Dr. Carolyn Anderson Alzheimer’s disease is devastating to patients and absolutely heart-wrenching to those who love and care for them. It is a tragic, neurodegenerative disorder that robs us of our wisdom, memories and our very essence. And although Alzheimer’s has no cure with limited treatment options, there are ways we can live our [...]

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Running Helps Seniors Stay Young

May 8, 2009 Living Well
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Regular running slows the effects of aging Regular running slows the effects of aging, according to a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine that has tracked 500 older runners for more than 20 years. Elderly runners have fewer disabilities, a longer span of active life and are half as likely as aging non-runners [...]

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Stepping It Up!

May 3, 2009 Exercise
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How hard are you working? New studies reveal perhaps not nearly enough. by Shannon Melnyk Life used to be a full contact sport: plowing fields, gardening our greens, milking our breakfast, kneading dough, shoveling snow, cutting grass. Physical labour awaited us around every corner and we were up to the task. In the age of [...]

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Macular Degeneration

February 24, 2009 Living Well
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Macular degeneration does not mean an automatic sentence to a life of blindness by Dr. Carolyn Anderson As an eye surgeon, I frequently witness the devastating affects of macular degeneration among my patients. Currently there are treatments for both wet and dry macular degeneration but essentially there is no cure. Approximately 1/3 of people 55 [...]

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Fall Prevention – Tips to Prevent Falls

February 23, 2009 Living Well
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Tips to Prevent Falls in the Home Get rid of extra clutter Have telephone cords and electrical cords tied together and out of walking areas. Have frequently used items stored where they can be reached easily so you don’t need to stand on chairs or other unstable items. Be sure carpets are attached firmly to [...]

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Look Younger – Feel Younger – In 3 Easy Steps

February 21, 2009 Exercise
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By Susan Manning “If you didn’t know how old you were……how old would you be?” Age is just a number. I know people who are 75 years old who say they feel 45, and I know 45 year olds who say they feel 75. So let’s get rid of the number and focus on the [...]

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What’s Your Real Age?

February 3, 2009 Living Well
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Scientists say we all have one, and it might not be the number you see on your driver’s licence by Shannon Melnyk It wasn’t long ago we thought an apple a day would keep the doctor away. Matters of health seemed pretty simple; diet and exercise, finishing the broccoli on our plates and eating according [...]

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