Do you know what vaccines adults need? You thought vaccines were just for children? Think again! Adults also require regular vaccines. The most commonly known adult vaccine is the yearly flu shot, or influenza vaccine. But adults should be vaccinated against other...
Please join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Vivien Brown. Dr. Brown is a family physician in Toronto, and a well-known national and international speaker. We will be talking about her insightful and informative book A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging – Seven...
Are you aging well? A long time ago I worked in a pharmacy and many of my patients were senior citizens. They often told me “Oh dear! You don’t want to get old!” to which I always replied, “Yes I do. The alternative isn’t very good!” Aging isn’t appealing and in a...
I hope you are healthy, safe, content, and enjoying summer, wherever you are! If you are in a hot and humid place like I am—I’m in southern Ontario—you may find your hot flashes have become worse since the temperature has gone up because slight increases in body...
As a healthcare professional specializing in women’s health in midlife, I wonder – why don’t women talk about urinary and vaginal health? It’s a really important question – why don’t women talk about urinary and vaginal health? We don’t mention it to our...
