Oral Care After Age 55
The good news? More Canadian adults than ever still have their own teeth at age 65 and beyond. The not-as-good news? That can present some… Read More »Oral Care After Age 55
January 2021
Learning to Live With a Chronic Illness
One thing the COVID pandemic has revealed is just how ageist our society is. Another? There’s a widespread lack of awareness about just how many people… Read More »Learning to Live With a Chronic Illness
When Flowers Have No Scent
Long before people began noticing that a loss or blunting of the sense of smell is one of the symptoms of COVID, a sizeable chunk… Read More »When Flowers Have No Scent
Do I Really Need an Annual Check-Up?
The ritual of the annual physical has been dubbed defunct by much of the mainstream medical community. Instead, doctors now recommend more personalized periodic health… Read More »Do I Really Need an Annual Check-Up?
Diabetes and Mood, Energy
I’ve written hundreds — maybe even thousands — of stories on health topics over the past 20+ years, but Good Times readers still manage to… Read More »Diabetes and Mood, Energy
A User’s Guide for Caregivers
One in four Canadians 15 and older have an additional responsibility on top of work or school and looking after their households: Providing care for a… Read More »A User’s Guide for Caregivers
A Guide to Dental Implants
If you need to have a tooth pulled, your options for filling the gap are no longer limited to a removable bridge that fastens to… Read More »A Guide to Dental Implants
Seasonally SAD
A sunny winter getaway to Las Vegas and subsequent return to Toronto is what finally made the penny drop for Emmanuel Lopez. The bouts of… Read More »Seasonally SAD
Take Control of Your Cholesterol
Forty percent of Canadians aged 40 to 59 have blood cholesterol levels that put them at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, but… Read More »Take Control of Your Cholesterol
The Many Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Putting pen to paper to spill out your thoughts may be a powerful tool for improving your life in myriad ways, from easing the symptoms… Read More »The Many Benefits of Keeping a Journal