Mid-life obesity has been linked to an earlier onset of Alzheimer disease, but recent research has revealed a particular combination of dietary changes that may actually reduce that risk. The MIND Diet One group of researchers has devised what they call the “Mediterranean-Dietary Approach to Systolic Hypertension (DASH) diet intervention for neurodegenerative delay […]
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Why you need to avoid ‘white box’ auto parts
How can some people seem to get unbelievable deals on car repairs when you couldn’t catch a break on brakes with a trawling net? The answer in many cases is found in a white box and it comes with more risks than Pandora ever thought of putting in her carton. “White box” is a […]
Goodbye Freedom 55 – More Canadians keep working well after age 65
At 76, thoroughbred horse trainer Roger Attfield has no interest in retiring. “There’s an old saying that racehorse trainers don’t retire, they just die,” said Attfield with a laugh. For almost five decades, Attfield has been starting his day at 5:30 a.m., often working seven days a week training horses at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack. In […]
8 Best Ways to Relieve Bloating
Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what’s causing that awful bloated feeling. Did you eat too much? Is it excess gas? Are you retaining water? If you’re a woman, is it because you are premenstrual? The good news is that there are some common steps you can take to address the problem of bloating, regardless […]
10 Ways to Prevent Stinky Shoes and Smelly Feet
Do you have smelly walking shoes and sandals? The foot and shoe odor comes from bacteria and fungi that grow happily where it is warm and damp. Your sweaty shoes are just the place they love. Here are a few tactics to keeping your shoes and sandals odor-free. 1 Wash Your Shoes and Insoles Washing […]