As people navigate perimenopause, they start to become familiar with those common menopausal experiences. Hot flashes. Irregular periods. Heavy periods. Light periods. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Mood changes. So on and so forth.   What is often a surprise is being told that their cholesterol or blood pressure has changed as well. This unexpected news may come during a routine check-up and folks may be left feeling like they’ve done something wrong. This can be particularl

Several years ago, as some of you may remember, I regularly wrote a newsletter for Kura. It was dense – lots of categories and links and interesting bits of health info. And although I really liked putting it together, it took so much time every month. Eventually, the time I thought I needed to spend on it became overwhelming and my newsletter-writing slowly trailed off. I was reminded of this when deciding what to write for the newsletter today. Although I’m super excited to

Preventing Falls Before They Happen: A Clinician’s Guide to Safer Aging Every 30 minutes, an older adult in Canada is admitted to the hospital due to a fall. It’s a statistic that often surprises people. But as a clinician, I see the ripple effects every day: loss of independence, chronic pain, surgeries, and the emotional toll of never quite feeling safe in your own home again. The good news? Most falls are preventable. In recognition of Fall Prevention Month, I want to shar

October marks Menopause Month, with October 18 recognized as World Menopause Day.   In 2025, the International Menopause Society (IMS) has highlighted the theme of lifestyle medicine, a timely reminder of how everyday choices can shape health and well-being during the menopause transition.   Remember, menopause is not a disease. But is true that the hormonal changes it entails can make many people feel pretty lousy by increasing risks for hot flashes, sleep difficulties, bone

Established in 2009 by Oldways, a non-profit organization teaching people about various traditional diets, Med Diet Month actually celebrates the Mediterranean Lifestyle which involves more than just eating certain foods. Definition Diet Component This plant-forward diet is fibre-rich, low in sodium and saturated fats, high in potassium and unsaturated fats. This generally breaks down as follows: Every day: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds