Kim Valentine

Even the best retirement plans can go awry, so it is prudent to prepare to pivot if necessary.

Blueberries are a popular snack. Long considered a so-called super fruit, they look amazing with their plump appearance and blue hues. Did you know that, beyond tasting great, blueberries have several science-proven benefits?

A look into the identification, management and prevention of herniated discs in older adults.

One product called quercetin, with powerful antioxidant properties, has some promising research showing a potential to reduce the incidence of age-related diseases.

Rates of Parkinson's disease have more than doubled over the past 30 years without a clearly identified cause.

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and releases hormones to regulate the body's metabolism.

When we have stress at home or work, it can be mentally and physically challenging. When stress occurs over a short period but then resolves, there is time for our body to recover. However, our body does not have a chance to recover when stress is ongoing. So, what are the long-term effects when high stress is chronic?

Usually, when we think of hormonal weight gain, we think of females and their menstrual cycle. However, did you know that males can also have hormonal weight gain? While they do not have a particular hormonal cycle, some key factors indicate that males can also have increased weight as they age due to hormonal fluctuations.

You’ve just finished that bag of salty chips before bedtime. You look at the calendar, knowing your period (menstrual cycle) is due any day.