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Gardening Is Good for You

1 week ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Jacqueline SimoneauGetting your hands dirty can be a great workout, benefiting both body and mind; here’s how to dive into gardening season without risking aches and injuriesTwenty years ago, Anick bought her first house. “I knew nothing about gardening,” she recalls. “I began by planting a few shrubs, and then I made some flowerbeds. I really got into it. Gardening helped me get back in shape, as I’m a bit of a couch potato in the winter.
4 Exercises That Can Make a Difference to Keep Your Brain in Shape

1 week ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Jacqueline SimoneauThere are all kinds of ways to work your memory and anchor your memories. Here are a few. Read a magazine article or a chapter of a book, and then take a few minutes to remember the details before you resume reading. If you prefer TV shows, try to recall events from the last episode. Try to memorize things like song lyrics, phone numbers, birthdays, or items on a grocery list.
Take These Steps Before You Travel

2 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Wendy HaafYou can’t prevent a disease once you’ve got itAfter months of budgeting, itinerary planning, and booking, you’re in the midst of the vacation you’ve been dreaming of—only to find yourself so violently ill that you can’t venture beyond the bathroom in your hotel room or vacation rental.
How to Keep Your Brain in Shape

2 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Jacqueline SimoneauSure the brain ages as we do, but just as you can work on your physical fitness, you can exercise your brain to keep it in top formThe brain is a complex organ. It is made up of around 100 billion neurons that receive and transmit information as electric signals. These neurons communicate with one another via connections called synapses, which are constantly evolving as a result of new learning, new experiences, and interaction with the external environment.
Advances in Women’s Heart Health

2 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Wendy HaafSince the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) published a 2018 report outlining the sex-specific gaps Canadian women face in awareness, research, diagnosis, treatment, and access to care for cardiovascular disease, the organization has made women’s heart and brain health a priority.
Knee Problems Tend to Flare Up as You Age – an Orthopedic Specialist Explains Available Treatment Options - Good Times

2 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Angie Brown, Quinnipiac UniversityKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment.
Help for Seasonal Allergies

3 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-beingIf you have new symptoms similar to those of sea sonal allergies (such as sneezing, sore throat, nasal congestion, or watery eyes), a pharmacist can ask questions to help determine whether allergies are the most likely cause. In some cases, the culprit might be something else, such as a sinus infection that developed following a cold. If you’re shopping for over-the-counter relief, consulting a pharmacist is a good idea.
Papal Elections Aren’t Always as Dramatic as ‘Conclave’ − But the History Behind the Process Is

3 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Joëlle Rollo-Koster, University of Rhode IslandI’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of “The Cambridge History of the Papacy.” So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie “Conclave,” which has racked up dozens of award nominations – and several high-profile wins – heading into the Academy Awards.
How Food Can Be Used to Support People Living With Dementia

3 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Navjot Gill-Chawla, University of WaterlooAs dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures, food is central to cultural identity and family life. Cooking traditional recipes can also a unique way to evoke memories and foster social connections. Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.
Learning a New Language? Your Mindset Matters More Than ‘Having a Knack’

3 weeks ago | goodtimes.ca | Jessica Dostie

By Xijia Zhang, University of Alberta and Kimberly A. Noels, University of AlbertaIf you stumble when you need to talk to someone in a language that isn’t your native language, do you think: “I just don’t have the knack for languages” or “Maybe I am not cut out to learn another language?”Learning and using a language other than your mother tongue can be a daunting challenge. The good news is that everyone is smart enough to learn another language.