Keeping our brains healthy becomes increasingly important as we age for preserving memory, cognitive function, and overall well-being. While some changes in brain function are a natural part of aging, there are effective...
Aging is a part of life, but how we age depends on how we live. Intentional healthy aging is about more than just living as long as possible; it’s about enhancing quality of...
Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease (ABCD) is a condition characterized by excessive or dysfunctional body fat, contributing to various health complications. Unlike traditional weight-based classifications, ABCD recognizes that metabolic health is more complex than a...
As people age, sleep becomes an increasingly complex yet essential component of health. While hormonal changes and life transitions present unique challenges, understanding how sleep evolves can empower men and women to take...
Menopause is a normal part of women's aging process. It occurs when the balance in hormone levels shift, resulting in low estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal changes, particularly of the low estrogen...
ADHD is often thought of as a childhood condition, stereotyped by children who can’t sit still or concentrate in school. However, ADHD in women is often missed in childhood or misdiagnosed, leaving it...
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been integral to the healthcare system since the 1960s. NPs are highly trained to assess patients, diagnose them, order tests, make referrals, offer treatments, prescribe medications and manage overall...
Across Canada. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and family physicians are the only two credentialled healthcare professionals with the legislative authority to be an autonomous primary healthcare providers. Yet, even now, with over half of...