Living

Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria.

Men and women over the age of 50 are at risk for osteoporosis, a disease marked by reduced bone strength leading to an increased risk of fractured or broken bones, say B.C. physiotherapists.

Share is running a free seniors' support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964. Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.

I f you love blueberries for their wonderful flavour, eat lots and keep eating them because they are one of the best natural health foods we have.

M arch kicks off a series of nature walks at Coquitlam's Colony Farm Regional Park with a focus on its birdlife. This park attracts an impressive diversity of birds, including a number that are rarely found in the Lower Mainland.

Gluten-free products have become popular and if you haven't noticed, just take a stroll down your supermarket aisle and the "gluten-free" label will pop up somewhere.

It's hard to imagine a June garden without the mouth-watering flavour of strawberries. The good news is, planted now, both the 'everbearing' and 'day neutral' varieties will produce fruit this year.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

Dietitians of Canada is asking Canadians to put their "Best Food Forward" and "Plan Shop Cook Enjoy!" in celebration of Nutrition Month 2013.

Coquitlam is offering a variety of sports drop-ins for all ages this winter. All of the programs listed take place at Centennial Activity Centre, 570 Poirier St.