Add these foods to your dietary arsenal to help arm yourself against disease and age-related ailments.  Liz Pearson, co-author (along with Mairlyn Smith) gives us the news on longevity-boosting champions. 1.  The Weapon:  100% whole grains The Ailment:  Inflammation The Risks:  Cancer, Type 2 diabets and heart disease The News:  "What we're finding is that inflammation is like gas on a fire for disease", Pearson says.  She cites a study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, which shows a diet rich in whole grains significantly reduces inflammation. Recommendation:  Six to eight whole grain servings daily.  For creative recipes [...]

Your retirement can be a major source of stress because your job is usually a very important part of your life.  This stress may be even greater if you have been forced to retire because of your employer’s retirement policies.  You may lose your sense of identity and feel less worthwhile.  You will probably miss the daily contact with friends from work. However, retirement can be one of the best times of your life, and there are things you can do to meet the challenges facing you, such as: Make a list of your abilities and skills.  The skills and experience you have gained from a lifetime of [...]

Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter. Eating undercooked meat and other foods that have come into contact with raw meat can cause foodborne illness. Symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and diarrhea. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 Canadians will get sick from food poisoning (foodborne illness) in Canada. Many of these cases could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques. What you should do You can help lower [...]