Monthly Archives: June 2022

Being stricken with a stroke was the furthest thing from Nathan Pryor’s mind as he worked out at his Halifax gym four years ago. He was fit, ate a healthy diet, didn’t smoke, had no family history — and he … Continue reading →

It’s not like we haven’t been warned: reports of climate change and the portent of its devastating effects have emerged regularly for decades. The latest, released in February, details the most dire forecast yet. Any eco-conscious traveler wants to leave … Continue reading →

If eyes are the window to the soul, cataracts and other eye diseases are like frosted glass. Or shutters, depending on the severity. The four most common eye disorders — cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy — are on … Continue reading →

Food, shelter, security, space. That’s all a cat needs, right? To merely exist, sure, but to be happy? That’s going to take a lot more. Happy cats are generally healthier and longer lived. They also make for loyal, calm companions … Continue reading →

Most older people attribute their longevity to a healthy lifestyle, including good diet and lots of exercise. The health care industry has also been emphasizing that for decades. Then there’s Kane Tanaka, who held the title of world’s oldest human … Continue reading →