Three Health Conditions Men Should Look Out For
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the health conditions that affect men and promote their early detection and treatment. A...
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June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the health conditions that affect men and promote their early detection and treatment. A...
Continue readingWritten & provided by: Medical Cannabis by ShoppersTM What does CBD do? Short for cannabidiol, CBD is one of two major cannabis plant compo...
Continue readingAccording to Statistics Canada, 24.1% of Canadians over the age of 65 live with some form of mobility issue. Mobility issues can make you less ind...
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Top Products for Avoiding Falls in the Bathroom
Falls are the number one cause of injury among Canadians 65+. According to StatCan, one third of Canadians in this age group fall at least once ea...
Continue readingWhat to consider before buying a stairlift
According to the recent National Home Modifications Survey, 78% of Canadians want to age in their own home, but only 26% believe they will be able ...
Continue readingEssentials to include in your home health care kit
Keeping a well-stocked home health care kit is important in order to provide first aid and monitor your health long term. Your kit should be easil...
Continue readingTips for adapting your home’s entry to help you age in place
According to the recent National Home Modifications Survey, 78% of Canadians want to age in their own home, but only 26% believe they’ll be able to...
Continue reading5 Tips on Bathroom Safety & Fall Prevention
About a third of Canadians over 65 fall at least once each year. Falls account for 85% of injury-related hospitalizations among this age group and ...
Continue reading5 ways to stay more connected with the people you love
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to stay in touch with friends and family. Whether that’s because you’re spending more time at home...
Continue readingThree Health Conditions Men Should Look Out For
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the health conditions that affect men and promote their early detection and treatment. A...
Continue readingShould You Wear Compression Socks for Running?
Running is an excellent form of aerobic activity that has the added benefit of allowing you to get out into nature. If you enjoy running or are in...
Continue readingTop Medical Cannabis Myths: Debunked
Written & provided by: Medical Cannabis by ShoppersTM Has your neighbour, friend or distant cousin commented on medical cannabis? Though wel...
Continue readingWhat is jet lag & how to manage the impact
Travelling around the globe, or even within your own country, is something many of us look forward to, now more than ever. Whether it is make the ...
Continue readingStart your journey to health this World Health Day
April 7, 2022 is World Health Day. To celebrate, we’re looking at some of the healthy habits that can put you on the right track to wellness – and...
Continue readingHow to talk about your ostomy and dealing with mixed emotions
Written & provided by: Coloplast Canada It’s not unusual to be emotionally affected or even depressed after having an ostomy. Talking to oth...
Continue readingTips for adapting to Daylight Saving Time
On March 13, 2022 the clocks will spring forward an hour in many parts of Canada. Provinces and territories that observe daylight savings include ...
Continue readingTop health monitoring products from BIOS
At-home health monitoring can play a key role in helping improve and maintain your overall health and wellness. It can indicate when you might nee...
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Blood pressure monitor Why monitor your blood pressure? It’s common to experience high blood pressure as you get older, which can lead to conditio...
Continue readingBecoming a medical cannabis patient
Written & provided by: Medical Cannabis by ShoppersTM Everything you need to know about accessing medical cannabis, from your first appoint...
Continue readingTips for taking care of your mind this winter
Taking care of your mind is essential at any age, but as you get older, it can become even more important in order to help you reduce your risk of ...
Continue readingHow working from home can impact your sleep
Working from home or remote working has become the new normal for many Canadians. This practice has become increasingly more common over the last f...
Continue readingShould you invest in a seated elliptical machine?
Wondering if a seated elliptical is right for you? This quick guide will help you decide! What is a seated elliptical? A seated elliptical is a ...
Continue readingHow to stay active throughout the winter months
It’s sometimes said that getting older means slowing down and taking it easy, but the opposite is actually true. Staying active as you age is one o...
Continue readingAccording to the Canadian Continence Foundation, around 10% of Canadians are living with incontinence – that’s around 3.5 million people. Several c...
Continue readingKeep moving forward. How to maintain mobility as you age
According to Statistics Canada, 24.1% of Canadians over 65 struggle with their mobility, which can have a knock-on effect in multiple other areas o...
Continue readingHow to help avoid sleep disruption when the clocks go back
The fall time change is usually considered to be something positive – unlike the change to Daylight Savings in the spring, in the fall we gain an h...
Continue readingSimple ways to stay active throughout the year
Staying active as you age is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your physical and mental health, as well as your quality of li...
Continue readingHow to exercise with limited mobility
Regular exercise has been referred to as the silver bullet for good health. It has myriad benefits for your mental health, flexibility, blood circu...
Continue readingHow to Find the Right Mobility Aid for You
According to Statistics Canada, 24.1% of Canadians over the age of 65 live with some form of mobility issue. Mobility issues can make you less ind...
Continue readingTips for living with hearing loss
According to the Canadian Hearing Society, more than 60% of Canadians over 65 experience some form of hearing loss. The most common form of age-re...
Continue readingHow Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones Stay at Home Longer
According to the National Home Modifications Survey, 78% of Canadians want to age in their own home. However, only 26% predict they’ll be able to ...
Continue readingHow to Maintain Your Mobility Aids This Spring
With spring now upon us, many people are looking forward to the warmer weather and the increased opportunity to get out and about. It’s therefore ...
Continue readingTwo Brain Conditions to be Aware of as You Age
As we get older, certain neurological conditions become more likely. And although they’re not an inevitable part of the aging process, it’s import...
Continue reading5 ways to help age with strength, confidence, and independence
The topic of aging is rife with misconceptions, with many people believing that memory problems, ill health, and chronic pain are part and parcel o...
Continue readingWhere to find support if you’re a caregiver
According to Statistics Canada, 7.8 million Canadians (about 25% of the population), care for a friend or family member. And while being a caregiv...
Continue readingHow to Show Your Appreciation this Nurse Week
Did you know that May 6th to May 12th is National Nurse Week? Nurses play an important role in many aspects of our healthcare, however a lot of the...
Continue readingOur top product picks for 2022
To help you get started on your health and wellness journey for 2022, we’ve put together our selection of top picks from our most popular product c...
Continue readingManaging caregiver stress and burnout
According to a 2018 survey by Statistics Canada, one in four Canadians provide care to a family member or friend. Many caregivers (47%) reported ca...
Continue readingWhere to start when seeking medical advice and support
Getting the right health advice is a key part of maintaining your lifestyle and keeping your health on the right track. As we age, it becomes even ...
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