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What are the benefits of wearing a hearing aid? The answer sounds obvious right? But according to Stuart Lloyd, from Burnaby-based Lloyd Hearing Solutions, hearing aids do more than just help people to hear again.

Whether it’s the sound of birds chirping or our loved ones’ voices, so much of our lives is connected to what we hear. It’s one of life’s most precious gifts, but sadly it’s not something that’s shared by all Canadians.

Duke Park, owner and registered denturist at Duke Park Denture Clinic and Laboratory shares why dentures are about more than esthetics.

Like many people, Duke Park’s career path had a few twist and turns. His training as a dental technician in his native South Korea is what led him to eventually train as a denturist after he moved to Canada.

Whether it’s a luxury retirement condo development that allows family members of all ages to live side-by-side or a retirement residence that houses a kindergarten classroom, intergenerational living is one of the hottest buzzwords in the retirement

When it comes to finding affordable seniors’ housing, middle-income folks may be faced with quite the challenge.

In a kitchen where east meets west and modern cooking meets classical techniques, culinary magic occurs. Just ask anyone who has dined at Foodies on Board, the newest addition to Burnaby’s growing roster of trendy restaurants.

For foodies Ken and Yvenna Ou, cooking is much more than just filling up people’s stomachs. “It’s about creating a memory,” said Ken Ou, the resident chef at Foodies on Board.

For a lot of people, getting a good night’s sleep and feeling well rested throughout the day is an indulgence.

While it may seem that snoring is more akin to men, that does not dismiss women from the dangers of sleep apnea. In fact, women may be at a higher risk than men due to the sheer societal views of sleep apnea.