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You are what you eat…

It’s an old saying which history seems to give several individuals credit for coming up with. One source suggests that the first mention of the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ came from the 1826 work “Physiologie du goût, ou méditations de gastronomie transcendante” in which French author Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote: “tell me what you eat […]
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Editor’s Choice…

Frozen shoulder: Do steroid injections help? VIDEOS–Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that can be triggered by an injury or surgery. In his video, Dr. Raj Carmona discusses what causes frozen shoulder, the three distinct phases, and the range of treatment options, including the evidence for the use of steroid […]
Caregiving

Role reversals: 5 things to consider

The role-reversal that comes with assisting an aging parent is sometimes shocking to both children and mum or dad and can result in confusion, friction and sadness. The parents have been adults for decades now and may resent their child making decisions, or disagree on suggestions. Adult children should consider several things before taking on […]
Home Care

The importance of fall prevention

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, than those without osteoporosis. Among older adults, falls cause 63 per cent to 83 per cent of hip and non-spine fractures and about 45 per […]
Wise Advice

Helping grandchildren cope with loss

In Freda the Frog Says Farewell to Her Fish, Nadine Haruni presents a story that is designed to help families struggling with loss and the often overwhelming feelings surrounding it. The following are a few of her tips to help us find the right words or actions when explaining the grieving process to a youngster: […]