Health Journal

Aging · Urinary & Bladder ·
What Can Physiotherapy Do for Bladder Control?
A lack of bladder control is something many women are too embarrassed to talk about. Leaks can happen when you least expect it, making things awkward around friends or coworkers. Frequent urination is equally frustrating, since an overactive bladder can...
Aging · General Wellbeing ·
Healthy Aging From Inside-Out and Top-to-Toe
At some point, we all become acquainted with the signs of aging. Wrinkles, sagging skin, stiff joints, high blood pressure, shorter memory…the list goes on. Aging is often viewed as a detriment to our health. It’s not a disease, rather...
Aging · Skin Care ·
7 Skincare Tips to Turn Back the Clock Against Premature Aging
The sad reality about skin is that it ages just like we do. As you get older, your skin might become wrinkled, dry or saggy. And, if you don’t take care of it in your younger years, your skin might...
Aging · Skin Care ·
Skin Care Saviors: 4 Must-Have Ingredients for Aging Skin
It can be difficult to come to terms with getting older, but whether we like it or not, it’s happening each and every day. Inevitably, this process is going to cause our appearance to change, namely: our skin.  Saggy skin,...
Aging · Urinary & Bladder ·
How You Can Manage The Reality of Bladder Incontinence
Many women will experience loss of bladder control (incontinence) over the course of their lives. In fact, women are twice as likely as men to experience it! Out of all the possible symptoms, bladder leakage can cause the most frustration and embarrassment....
Aging · Hair Care · Skin Care · Supplements ·
Top 5 Nutrients for Healthier Hair, Skin and Nails
Everyone wants healthier hair, skin and nails. Not only are these features key in beauty and appearance, but you simply feel better when your hair is silky smooth, your skin is hydrated and supple, and your nails are hard and...
Aging · Menopause ·
Understanding Early Menopause and Its Health Risks
At some point, all women will experience the transition known as menopause. This transition typically occurs around the age of 50, although it’s normal for some women to experience it earlier or later. What’s less normal, however, is for women...
Aging · Menopause · Sleeping ·
How to Manage Your Menopause Sleep Disruption
Among the many symptoms women might experience as they approach menopause, one of the most difficult to cope with might be insomnia. It is common for both women entering perimenopause and who are post-menopausal to complain about sleep trouble in...
Aging · Cognition · Mental Health ·
Can You Inherit the Risk of Memory Loss?
As people age, one of their most common fears is losing their memory and experiencing cognitive dysfunction. These fears might be heightened even more if you’ve watched a parent endure the same thing. If your parent appears to have a...
Aging · Menopause · Skin Care ·
How to Manage These 4 Common Skin Changes During Menopause
Leading up to and after your last period, your body experiences a number of changes, from dips in libido to mood swings to insomnia. Most of these are caused by fluctuating and, later, reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone. Unfortunately,...
Aging · Menopause · Mental Health ·
Depression and Anxiety Are Normal in the Lead-Up to Menopause
As you approach the age when menopause is likely to begin, you’ll probably know of a few symptoms to watch out for. Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia—these are commonly discussed and complained about among menopausal women. But what’s not talked...
Aging · General Wellbeing ·
How Music Can Affect Your Memory
Children learn to memorize things by creating catchy tunes, and you might be surprised to find that you can recall all the lyrics to a once-favorite song from years ago. Throughout our everyday lives, we consistently discover things that point...
Aging · Cognition · Sleeping ·
The Link Between Poor Sleep and Memory Loss
If you’ve ever had a night or two of poor sleep, you know how it goes: You slog through the next day feeling a little out of it and unable to concentrate or remember things. Sleep deprivation is known to...
Aging · Skin Care · Summer ·
Protect Your Skin & Hair from Summer Sun Damage
It’s summertime, baby! Even though COVID-19-related restrictions may mean you aren’t partaking of all your usual outdoor activities, we still want to help set you up for success when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun’s harsh rays....
Aging · Concentration ·
Maximize Your WFH Productivity!
Many people who usually go into work are now working from home instead. If you are WFH, are you more of a “roll out of bed and start work in your PJs'' type? Or are you keeping up the same...
Aging · Fitness · Heart & Cardiovascular · Skin Care · Women's Health ·
Healthy Aging Tips For Both Men and Women
Healthy aging is important for everyone—it’s not bound to one age group, gender, or even class. It’s vital for everyone to think about your well-being and things you can do for your health as you age. Simple changes like seeing...