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Five tips for staying healthy this school year
Now that the kids are back in school, they’re being exposed to germs on everything from desks to doorknobs on a daily basis. How can you help keep them from getting sick? Dr. Zak Zarbock, creator of...
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Tablets allow lactose intolerant kids to enjoy dairy without discomfort
Being lactose intolerant is no picnic. Trust me. I know. I’ve suffered from it since I was a kid. Unfortunately, when I was a child, I didn’t have access to anything that would allow me to enjoy dairy...
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Pfizer helps Canadian families learn about stress
Let’s learn to deal with stress, shall we. While sorting through the myriad emails flooding my inbox, I came across this one, from the Psychology Foundation of Canada and Pfizer, offering stress...
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Hand-held device designed to provide quick, drug-free pain relief
The ICE-O-therm – developed by Canadian company Saringer Life Science Technologies Inc. – is a small, hand-held device that temporarily reduces or eliminates pain to joints, head, neck and other...
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Fitness and wellness tips to help stay motivated and stick to New Year’s...
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Does it have to do with getting fit? If so, you’re certainly not alone. I don’t want to burst your bubble, but did you know that statistics show that fitness...
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AARP’s New Year’s non-resolutions for better health
Happy New Year! The new year is greeted with new resolutions, as well as old worries. “Whether you’ve decided to trim your waistline or your budget, those promises can sometimes be more trouble than...
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MedicAlert encourages you to make a resolution that could save your life
Got a call from the MedicAlert folks the other with a friendly reminder about the importance of reviewing your MedicAlert profile to ensure it’s up-to-date for emergency responders. They followed up...
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Chill out for fitness this season with these tips from TOPS
TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) , a weight-loss support and wellness education organization, sent me the following media release:: During this cold time of year, it can be natural to want to...
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Top 5 reasons why you should make gardening your New Year’s resolution
I had to chuckle as I read the subject line: “Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Make Gardening Your New Year’s Resolution.” Hey, I live in Saskatchewan. It’s snowing MORE as I type this! Gardening is not...
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Post-natal New Year body tips from Amanda Hargreaves
My sons are both in their 20s, so post-natal fitness isn’t something I’ve had to worry about for a LONG time. But when these simple post-natal exercise tips arrived in my inbox from a leading British...
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of rosacea and how to treat them
March is Rosacea Awareness Month. To help you recognize the signs and symptoms and how to treat them, I’ve pasted (with permission) a piece by Dr. Shannon Humphrey below. She’s a practicing...
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New clinical guidlines for prevention and management of diabetes in Canada
The Canadian Diabetes Association has introduced new clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada. The guidelines include new interactive decision support tools...
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Scholarships being awarded to students living with inflammatory bowel disease
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) and AbbVie Corporation are currently accepting nominations for the second annual AbbVie Scholarship Program that rewards students living with Crohn’s...
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Mayo Clinic dermatologist answers those all too common sunscreen questions
As you head out under the sun this Victoria Day long weekend, Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Randall Roenigk wants to set the record straight about those all too common questions regarding sun safety...
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New lip balm offers sun protection while drenching lips in moisture
When you’re out enjoying some fun in the sun — whether that involves sports, gardening, lounging on the patio or enjoying some beach time — don’t forget to hydrate and protect your lips from the...
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Canadian Cancer Society dispels myths about tanning
Earlier this month, I posted tanning tips from an association representing professional tanning salons in Canada. The association recommended getting a base tan before mega exposure to the sun. Lots of...
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Picture book helps kids understand cystic fibrosis
How do you explain cystic fibrosis to a child? If you’re Sherry Frith, you create a picture book using words children can understand. She wrote Sticky Icky Booger Bugs after her sons, Kory and Kevin,...
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Actor Jim Annan casts spotlight on psoriasis
Do you or a family member have psoriasis? Then check out the media release I’ve pasted below: For approximately one million Canadians, the impact of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory condition and...
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Extend your cycling season with MEC
My colleague Emma cycles to work daily. What a fit Aussie she is. Impressive! I confess, I prefer to turn on the seat warmer in my SUV at this time of year and drive from Point A to Point B. If you...
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Tool to help clean teeth after indulging in Halloween candy
It’s Halloween! Woo hooi! Trick-or-treaters will be out tonight gathering lots of candy. Such fun! The dentist on our street usually hands out toothbrushes, as well as candy. My kids always loved that....
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