Most elderly people in Niagara complain of Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). In turn, EDS is directly related to a two-fold increase in fall risk. Up to 30% of people suffering from this condition, report at least 1 or more falls every year. In most...

The toxic waste materials that get accumulated in the brain due to neural activity affect brain function and accelerate the aging process. By eliminating this toxic waste from the brain, we might be able to prevent brain diseases such as Alzheimer's. Some...

Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than men. Researchers haven’t been able to fully explain this phenomenon. There are several theories. Some scientists have tried to find a relation between Alzheimer's and longevity. Aged people are more likely...

Many people like to dance because it is their passion. Others want to dance because they want to improve their life and want to feel happier and healthier. Here are 5 ways dance and the associated aerobic exercise can help improve your life. 1...

Your sleeping patterns have changed a lot throughout your life. You started out spending up to 20 hours a day asleep, and as you grew up, you gradually slept less and less. By the time you hit adulthood, you only needed seven to eight hours of sleep to...

Medical researchers are finding that a fitness program just for your brain is loaded with healthful benefits. A regular cognitive workout can improve your concentration, comprehension and recall in everyday life for things such as remembering people’s...

Selflessness is among the highest virtues in our culture. Where would we be if not for extraordinary people who put others ahead of themselves? Selfless acts are the cement that holds our society together. However, there is such thing as too much...

Every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once.  Hip fractures are the most common type of fall injury among seniors, and about 20 percent of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall.  Weakened balance, vision...