At her installation as the chancellor of Sheridan College last year, renowned long-term former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion said, “I think 95 is a good age to start a new job.” And why not? In a time of octogenarian triathletes and nonagenarian marathoners, it’s worth asking why it’s still a surprise when an elder chooses an active, influential life.
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Anyone who watched Alyxandria Treasure clear a 1.94-metre crossbar to advance to the high jump finals at the Rio Olympics would have seen an extraordinarily fit and healthy young woman. Understanding more about the challenges she had to overcome along the path towards this performance only deepens the appreciation for the Canadian athlete’s accomplishments.
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Positive attitudes about the acceptability of cosmetic procedures are growing, and the technologies, products and expertise in the aesthetic enhancement field are dramatically expanding.
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Many older adults who haven’t had a cavity in years are surprised to hear the news from their dental professional – tooth decay has become a problem again.
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Karen Shuh wakes each day at 6:30 a.m. and pops in her contact lenses. On weekdays, she is out the door at 7:30 a.m. to get her son to the school bus, and then herself to the office. After work most evenings, Shuh is either off to the rink to watch her son play hockey, or she’s getting him to another extracurricular activity. “It’s go-go-go in our household until I take my contacts out around 10 p.m.,” says the busy single mom.
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The common perception that a flu is something easily shaken off couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, influenza can – and does – kill.
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If you listen to Andrew Pelling, you’ll believe your most creative and wild ideas are worth paying attention to. You may even feel compelled to submit them for further investigation in his lab, where biohacking and DIY science are par for the course. Dr. Pelling leads the Laboratory for Biophysical Manipulation at the University of Ottawa, described on its home page as “an openly curious and exploratory space where scientists, engineers and artists work in close quarters.”
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A combination of new knowledge and innovation in testing and treatments has already altered the outlook for many breast cancer patients, and new discoveries – coming at an ever faster pace – are promising even better results.
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Experts estimate that 15 to 20 per cent of Canadians are living with eczema – an inflammation of the skin. Due to its chronic nature, eczema is known to come and go, and migrate around the body. Symptoms like dry and itchy skin or a rash typically worsen during a cycle of inflammation, a so-called flare-up.
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Rapid treatment aims to save lives and improve recovery
Advances in stroke treatment have made it possible to save more lives and protect more patients from permanent disabilities. However, timing is critical. For these powerful treatments to enhance recovery, they must be given to patients as quickly as possible.
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