The first step to living with arthritis is to understand exactly what it is. Arthritis comes in many forms – one of the most common being osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease – which causes pain, stiffness and swelling around one or more joints in the body. Osteoarthritis usually lasts longer than two weeks […]
As we age, proper nutrition and maintaining a balanced diet become more and more important. According to Statistics Canada, 34% of Canadians aged 65 years and older are at risk for poor nutrition, and with summer fun, smart eating can go by the wayside. Here are some easy tips to help you maintain good eating habits […]
Melanoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the melanin producing cells (melanocytes) of the skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ, and its job is to protect the body from injury, infection and damaging UV light. It also helps to regulate body temperature, and manufactures vitamin D. Melanin is the pigment that […]