Tag Archives: Good

Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good

—By Eric Bohm and Ivan Wong Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time leading to pain, stiffness and decreased mobility. It frequently occurs in the hips… Read More »

Stand up to good foot health for all

Your feet underpin your entire well being and are mirrors of your health. They have the capability to influence and affect your entire body. With so many factors dependent on your feet, such as your mobility, independence, physical activity, work, income and general health, it’s important to take good care of them. Maintaining good foot… Read More »

Millennials only like pizza because it looks good on Instagram

Millennials mangia with their eyes. Young people love Italian food — but for how it photographs, not its carby, tomato-y gloriousness, according to a new survey by OnePoll. The poll of 2,000 adults, sponsored by the Italian food company Napolina (which surely had no vested interest in the results), found that nearly three-quarters of millennials… Read More »

The good, the bad, and the hopeful in new interoperability plans from Washington

By CLAUDIA WILLIAMS Robust exchange of health information is absolutely critical to improving health care quality and lowering costs. In the last few months, government leaders at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have advanced ambitious policies to make interoperability a reality. Overall, this is a great thing. However, there are places… Read More »

Daily cuppa really is good for you as drinking tea fends off dementia

A daily cuppa really can perk us up as we age – by slowing mental decline and fending off dementia. Scans reveal older people who enjoy at least four brews a day have “better organised” brain structures. An international team, including Cambridge University researchers, reckons tea prevents connections between neurons breaking down. And the benefits… Read More »