Medical Conditions

When winter settles in with its cold winds and damp chill, many people living with arthritis notice their joints feel stiffer and more painful. Cold weather, especially when paired with rain or humidity, can trigger flare-ups that make everyday movement uncomfortable…

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those gals who’s had (extreme) White Coat Syndrome my entire life. Just the sight of a blood pressure cuff can make my numbers spike! Recently, my partner Mark took a terrible fall down a full flight of stairs. He broke five ribs…

Women are more likely to get dementia, more likely to be family caregivers, and more likely to be working in one of the facilities that supports families and those affected. It’s a big issue for us. To be honest, worrying will get you nowhere…

Chances are that during the course of your lifetime, or maybe more so in your 50s and 60s, you’ve known people who’ve said that they wanted to end their lives. Perhaps they were victims of trauma or were dealing with physical…

After an injury about 18 months ago, I had been experiencing pain in my right knee and noticed that it was looking a little thicker than the other. I telephoned my doctor who arranged for an appointment with a physiotherapist. He sent me straight to the local hospital for x-rays…

Many individuals are finding themselves grappling with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 virus. Dubbed “long haulers,” these individuals experience lingering symptoms that can persist for months, affecting their overall quality of life. For women over 60, managing these symptom…

As we age, the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline becomes increasingly apparent. Understanding the unique patterns of how hearing loss affects cognition in older adults is crucial for maintaining overall health and quality of life. Let’s delve a bit into the…

Have you noticed how many ads on television promote the use of products for bladder control problems? And do you realize that nearly all of these ads are directed at women, even though many men experience bladder leakage, too?

Many women over the age of 60 express concerns about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Will it affect me someday? Or will it affect someone I love? What are the signs I should watch for?

Sally was noticing changes in her 73-year-old mother in-law Emily. As Sally became Emily’s primary caregiver, she noticed Emily seemed a great deal anxious most of the time. She’d also become more withdrawn. And, because Sally often ran errands for Emily…