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: Back In The Garden by: News Canada (NC)-For many Canadians, gardening is the most joyful activity of summer. But if you love to garden and you also suffer from back pain, you know that you can cause yourself a lot of
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: Back To Golf by: News Canada (NC)-It's true that many golfers suffer from back pain. If you are one of them but love the game, you can have it both ways. It just takes some practice and patience. Trunk rotation - at
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: Pain In The Neck? by: News Canada (NC)-Neck pain is less common than low back pain, which affects about 80 percent of us at some time in our lives. Nevertheless, a huge number of adults - between 38 and 50 percent - have
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: What Does It Mean To Be Fit? by: News Canada (NC)-When we think of the word "fit," what comes to most people's minds is strength and flexibility. When exercise specialists describe fitness, however, they take five different
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: Kidney Disease - Early Detection Thwarted By Silent Symptoms by: News Canada (NC)-"The first clues started to appear about a year before I was diagnosed, but the signs were small and insignificant," said Carrie Donohue.
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: Getting Tough On E. Coli Can Help Prevent Kidney Failure by: News Canada (NC)-Despite the fact that Canada's food supply is among the safest in the world, sometimes the food we eat can make us sick. Foodborne illness,
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: Study Examines Use Of Wireless And Handhelds At Patients' Bedside by: News Canada (NC)-Researchers are investigating the use of wireless technology and handheld computers to bring quality information about treatment and
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: 'Keyhole' Surgery: An Innovative Boon For Live Kidney Donors by: News Canada (NC)-Each year, a growing number of Canadians make the heartfelt decision to give one of their kidneys to a relative or friend in need. While
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: The Kidney Foundation Promotes Healthy Choices by: News Canada (NC)-How you live today can make a big difference in how you'll live tomorrow. Making healthy choices early on - what you eat, how active you are, and how
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: Today, Living Well Means Making Healthy Choices by: News Canada Here are some tips to help: o Eat for health as well as for pleasure. o Read food labels carefully - know what you eat. o Follow your body weight,
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: Hepatitis C Virus Lives In Your Liver by: News Canada (NC)-Your liver works 24 hours a day, performing over 500 vital functions for your body. Most of the blood that returns to your heart passes through the liver. Your
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: Hepatitis C: Early Detection Means Better Health by: News Canada (NC)-Experts estimate that 240,000 people in Canada are currently infected with hepatitis C, of whom only 30% know they have the virus. The only way to
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: The Risks Of Piercing And Tattooing by: News Canada (NC)-If you plan to get a tattoo, or body piercing, you should know that there is a risk of getting hepatitis C from old, unsterile tattooing needles that have been
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: Ways You Can Get Infected With Hepatitis C by: News Canada (NC)-Hepatitis C is spread through contact with infected blood. Here are just some of the ways in which you can be infected with this virus: Sharing needles,
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: What is Hepatitis C? by: News Canada (NC)-Hepatitis C is an infectious virus that is carried in the blood and harms the liver. About 240,000 Canadians are infected, many of whom are unaware that they even have it. The
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: No More Bad Hair Days : Tips For Clearing Stubborn Dandruff by: News Canada (NC)-Dandruff - that dry, itchy, white flaking of the scalp - affects up to 70% of the population in various degrees of severity. It results
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: Psoriasis Itch Causing Marital Tension? by: News Canada 'Scratchless' Tips Q: I have had psoriasis on my scalp for 8 years. My wife has always been very supportive, even helping massage my treatments into my scalp. But,
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: Fact Sheet: ASPIRIN® - a Trusted Brand by: News Canada Fact Sheet: ASPIRIN® - a Trusted Brand Acetylsalicylic acid, or ASA, the active ingredient in ASPIRIN® was launched on the German market under the trademark
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: Save Your Skin By Starting Early by: News Canada (NC)-Maintaining proper skin-care habits to prevent dry skin throughout the year can go a long way toward keeping your skin moisturized during the harsh winter months.
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: Simple Steps To Avoid 'Winter Itch' by: News Canada (NC)-Here are some helpful tips you can follow this season to avoid the dry, itchy skin that affects so many Canadians. Make sure you use moisturizers regularly,
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: Skin Care 101: How To Be 'Skin Smart' This Winter by: News Canada (NC)-'Skin smart' protection and behavior works from the outside in, and from the inside out. That is, it helps to understand the outer layer of skin,
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: Important Steps That Can Lower Your Risk Of Colorectal Cancer by: News Canada (NC)-March marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Barry Stein, President of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and
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: Colorectal Cancer - Preventable, Curable And Beatable by: News Canada (NC)-March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to ensure Canadians have the necessary information to make informed decisions and choices
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: Up Close And Personal With Someone Who Has Lived With Colorectal Cancer by: News Canada (NC)-Imagine being 41 years old and being told by your family physician that you have colorectal cancer and that it has spread to
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: Fact Or Fiction - The Truth About Colorectal Cancer by: News Canada Colorectal Cancer is a disease that only affects older men. FICTION: It can affect anyone, men or women equally. Men and women 50 years or older are
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: Is There A Vaccine For Hepatitis C? by: News Canada (NC)-No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. To prevent further damage to your liver, your doctor may advise you to be vaccinated
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: Heart Attack Warning Signs by: News Canada (NC)-Heart disease is a leading cause of death for Canadian men and women.1 Chest pain (a classic symptom of angina or heart attack) occurs when not enough blood is reaching
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: Vitamins And Minerals May Boost Immune Function by: News Canada (NC)-Many experts believe vitamins, especially antioxidant vitamins, help boost the disease-fighting powers of the immune system. Antioxidants are thought
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: Lowering Your Risk Of Heart Disease by: News Canada (NC)-If you have been deemed at risk by your doctor, there are steps you can take to help control risk factors. According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is one
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: Send West Nile Virus Packing by: News Canada (NC)-West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be fatal for humans. There have been 20 presumed cases of the virus in Canada including one death. In the U.S., over 1000
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: An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure by: News Canada (NC)-When her twin daughters Lauren and Candace were born, Nicole Nayman wanted to give them the best start in life. Life revolved around caring for her
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: Vaccines: Reducing Doctor Visits by: News Canada (NC)-While vaccines are a proven, safe and effective way to prevent certain life-threatening diseases, myths abound about vaccinations and the risks that they pose to human
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: Diabetes Can Be Deadly - Know What To Do by: News Canada (NC)-Food is your body's fuel to provide energy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Healthy bodies produce insulin to convert sugar in the blood into energy. For people
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: ADHD Beyond The Classroom by: News Canada (NC)—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought by some to be an "academic" disability causing difficulties with attention and concentration in the classroom.
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: Understanding ADHD by: News Canada (NC)—The behavioural disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been recognized and treated since 1902. However, it is only in the last 20 years or so that research
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: Beyond ADHD... The Real Child by: News Canada (NC)—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects three to seven per cent of children. The disorder causes difficulties
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: Multivitamins Help Reduce Risk Of Infection In Diabetes by: News Canada (NC)—While many people take multivitamins to promote good health and to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer,
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: Not Enough Women Getting Folic Acid by: News Canada (NC)—While most women have heard about folic acid, less than half know it's of benefit to women of childbearing age, according to the Folic Acid Alliance of Ontario.
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: Nutrients On The Decline In Our Foods by: News Canada (NC)—The amount of nutrients in our food is steadily declining, according to recent research. A recent survey found some fruits and vegetables we buy today
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: Vitamin Tips: To Fuel Physical Activity by: News Canada (NC)—Physical activity and athletic performance can be enhanced through good nutrition. This can be achieved by eating the right foods and drinking the right
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: Healthy Living Hand Hygiene Tips For Busy People by: News Canada (NC)—Practicing dedicated hand hygiene makes good sense when it comes to fighting the spread of germs. Many of the common, and not so common viruses
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: Skincare Tips: Don't Forget Your Sunscreen, Indoors Or Out by: News Canada (NC)—You can never overdo the sunscreen reminder, say skincare specialists, especially when it comes to keeping both the aging UVA and
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: Health & Beauty: Healthy Skin, More Than Meets The Eye by: News Canada (NC)—The visible signs of aging can be controlled, but the typical office life may not be your skin's best friend. Dry, recycled air is one
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: A Day In The Life Of A Cancer Information Specialist by: News Canada (NC)-The lines can crackle from hundreds of miles away, but it's the telephone that has brought nurse Donna Kennedy closer to those she wants to help. Kennedy
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: Book Helps Families Deal With Mental Illness by: News Canada (NC)-More people than ever are taking care of their our bodies through proper nutrition and exercise. They realize that the human body is a finely tuned machine
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: Teens to Raise Money in Skateboarding Marathon for Cancer Research by: Diana Clarke A very resourceful teen from Ontario, Canada, will be skating across North America to Canada to help raise funds for cancer research. Skate4Cancer
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: Bug Bites… The Itch May Be The Least Of Your Worries by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within
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: Cancer Survivor Turns Cancer Information Specialist by: News Canada (NC)-When callers to the Canadian Cancer Society's information service connect with Isabelle Wilson, they're talking to someone who's been there herself. The
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: Early Diagnosis Improves Treatment by: News Canada (NC)-Popular myths have led many to believe that mental health disorders are untreatable. As a result, a lot of people who suffer don't seek help. In fact most mental
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: The Sticky Facts About Minor Wound Care by: News Canada (NC)-You probably think you know all the facts when it comes to the topic of minor wound care - if you cut your finger, just dab a tissue on it and you're ready
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: Feeding The Brain by: News Canada (NC)-Infants need high levels of DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, for brain development and function. But Sheila Innis, of the University of British Columbia, believes that they may not
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: Finding The Help You Need - Close To Home by: News Canada (NC)-No matter where you live, trying to find out about cancer support and treatment services can feel like navigating a foreign city with a crummy map. But at
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: Food Poisoning Can Spoil Your Day by: News Canada (NC)-Eating outdoors in summer can be an appetizing experience. Fresh air, combined with healthy activity, can tantalize the taste buds. Picnics and camping often focus
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: To Give or Not to Give by: News Canada (NC)-Donating one's own blood before an operation can provide peace of mind - but patients who donate their own blood also tend to require more blood in total than those who do not
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: How To Keep Your Kid'S Brain Healthy by: News Canada (NC)-According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, approximately one in five children between the ages of four and 16 have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder.
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: Moderation... At A Much Lower Cost by: News Canada (NC)-Seniors often take too much medication, a practice which has a negative impact on their quality of life and is extremely expensive for the health care system. Michel
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: One In Five Stricken With Mental Illness by: News Canada Early identification key to effective treatment (NC)-According to the Canadian Mental Health Association an estimated one in five Canadians will be affected by
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: An Ounce Of Preparation Is Worth A Pound Of Cure by: News Canada (NC)-Doesn't it always seem that you are out of bandages just when you need one the most - your new shoes have created massive blisters on your feet or
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: How To Recognize Mental Illness In Children by: News Canada (NC)-Learning that something is wrong with your child can be a frightening experience. Frightening and embarrassing. In fact, the reason that many fail to have
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: Say 'Goodbye' To Sagging Skin by: News Canada Dear Epi Dermis, I use a day cream religiously - yet I've heard that I should also be using a night cream. What's the difference? - Curious in Calgary Dear Curious,
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: Cuts, Scrapes And Cover-Ups - Canadians and Bandages by: News Canada (NC)-Canadians have a lot to learn when it comes to the proper treatment of minor wounds. A recent Ipsos Reid survey commissioned by BAND-AID® Brand
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: Scratching Bug Bites May Sting Your Summer Fun by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within 48 hours.
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: Make The Most Of Summer: Stay Healthy While Having Fun by: News Canada (NC)-Canadians are eager to make full use of summer's long days, often at the expense of good health. To enjoy the season, it's important to be prepared.
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: Stigma Still Getting In The Way Of Treatment by: News Canada (NC)-Mental illness is something that many people still talk about in hushed voices. Those afflicted are frequently embarrassed about their condition, worrying
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: Taking The Sting Out Of Bug Bites by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within 48 hours. However,
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: Formulate A Summer Skincare Plan by: News Canada (NC) - Avoid a summer beauty crisis by properly preparing skin for the warm weather. Summer skin care dilemmas are two-fold - increased dryness due to water loss, wind
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: Thirsting For Summer? Stay Hydrated To Enjoy Hot Summer Days by: News Canada (NC)-After a long, cold winter, Canadians can't wait for summer! But often, summertime, welcome as it is, can bring sweltering heat and unbearable
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: Testing Your Knowledge About Von Willebrand Disease by: News Canada (NC)-A survey conducted by Leger Marketing in February 2002 showed that Canadians are more likely to identify von Willebrand as a German car, an Austrian
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: What Causes Mental Illness? by: News Canada (NC)-Lots of myths surround mental illness. For instance, many still think that it's something that can be cured simply by 'toughening up' or by adopting a better outlook on
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: Clean, Treat & Protect - The 3 'Musts' Of Wound Care by: News Canada (NC)-A recent Ipsos-Reid survey indicated that an overwhelming majority of Canadians have a lot to learn when it comes to treating minor wounds. A staggering
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: Ask the Expert: Allergy Q & A with Dr. Harold Kim by: News Canada (NC)- What is an allergy? An allergy is a super-sensitivity to a substance that is not harmful to most other people. These substances are called allergens.
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: Facts About Allergies For Parents by: News Canada (NC)-Did you know that more than 20 percent of school-age children suffer from allergies. A condition that, if not diagnosed properly, can interfere with a child's ability
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: How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening by: News Canada (NC)-Did you know that gardening is the second most popular physical activity for Canadians? According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes
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: Allergy Season Alert: How To Avoid Seasonal Allergy Triggers by: News Canada (NC)-While there is unfortunately no cure for allergies, you may be able to prevent the onset of allergic symptoms by avoiding the things that
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: How To Protect Allergy Sufferers In Your Home by: News Canada (NC)-For those who suffer from allergies the spring season comes much too soon. It's a time when allergy symptoms can be at their worst. Pollen levels rise
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: What Is Hay Fever? by: News Canada (NC)-Well, it's not caused by hay, and it isn't a fever. In fact, " hay fever" is a complete misnomer. The term was first used by English doctors over a hundred years ago when they noticed
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: Allergies Can Now Be Diagnosed With A Simple Blood Test by: News Canada (NC)-Do you think you have allergies? Do you have dark circles under your eyes, itchy rashes, or feel like you have a cold? If you do, you are not
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: Safe Driving Tips For Allergy Sufferers by: News Canada (NC)-Did you know that some medications can cause drowsiness which could affect your ability to drive your vehicle safely? In particular, sedating antihistamines
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: The Impact Of Allergies In The Workplace by: News Canada (NC)-In the spring allergy sufferers try hard to make it through their work day as they deal with a variety of symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, and sniffles. Their
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: Final Exams And Allergies Don'T Add Up by: News Canada (NC)-It's that time of year again. Students cramming to prepare for their annual final exams. For the one in five students who suffer from seasonal allergies this
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: Take Control Of Your Allergies by: News Canada (NC)-For some people, allergies are a seasonal condition, recurring for several weeks at the same time period each year. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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: Beat The Bugs… Use Repellent! by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting
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: Eight Tips For A Bug-Free Summer by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy by News Canada) (NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting
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: Keep The Bugs At Bay by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these
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: Does It Cost Anything To Donate? by: News Canada (NC)-No, the donor's family doesn't pay, or receive payment, for organ and tissue donation. All costs related to donation are paid by local organ procurement programs or
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: Facts About Organ And Tissue Transplants by: News Canada There is a chronic shortage of most organs needed for transplant in Canada. More than 3,500 Canadians are currently awaiting organ transplants. In Canada, up to
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: Folic Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects by: News Canada (NC)-With June being National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, it's a great opportunity for Canadians to become educated on the importance of folic
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: Brown Burgers May Look Done, But Are They? by: News Canada (NC)-According to Health Canada, summer chefs who cook ground beef burgers on gas grills could have a food safety problem if they rely solely on colour-rather
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: How To Protect Yourself Against Foodborne Illness by: News Canada (NC)-Common symptoms of foodborne illness include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, sometimes blood or pus in the stools, headache, vomiting and severe
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: Hot Enough For You? Only The Thermometer Knows by: News Canada (NC)-When it comes to preparing ground beef, it's not easy to tell if it's properly cooked. Many people guess that their burgers are done when they're brown.
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: Food Safety Tips For Barbecuing by: News Canada (NC)-When barbecuing, use the following tips from Health Canada to safely prepare, cook, serve and store ground beef: Before cooking Wash hands thoroughly, for at least
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: Foodborne Illness: Did You Know? by: News Canada (NC)-Although most recover completely from it, some people who get food poisoning (foodborne illness) may develop long-term health problems as a result. Illnesses such
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: Carpet Takes Center Stage by: News Canada (NC)—From soft, layered intricate vine and floral designs to multi-levelled patchwork weaves to tailored ribs, geometric loops and lattices to nubby, terry-like twists,
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: Maximizing Your Living Space by: News Canada Look to contemporary (modern) décor to maximize space. TORLYS Uniclic® Cork flooring, with its sensuous texture, can warm up a modern interior, preventing it from looking
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: Cork's Coziness Makes It Ideal Flooring by: News Canada In kids' bedrooms, and family, music and rec rooms, Cork feels cozy to the toes. (NC)—I remember the cork flooring in my old public school. Durable, easy
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: Adding Texture To Your Floors Adds Texture To Room by: News Canada Texture is key in flooring as well. The Perspective 4 plank line of floors features bevelled edges along both the width and the length of planks. (NC)—Home
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: Use Shelves And Storage Units To Conquer All That Stuff! by: News Canada (NC)—Stuff! Stuff! Stuff everywhere! The clutter starts to overwhelm. However, life can by simplified and clutter tamed with a few organizational
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: Essential Tools For Home Improvement by: News Canada (NC)—While the home may be a family's castle and an escape from today's hectic world, it's probably not perfect. Decorating styles change. There are pictures
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: Year-Round Tree House: Attic Renovations Create Fun Space For Play by: News Canada (NC)—Tree houses are great in theory but pose a number of safety issues and aren't ideally suited to cold weather play," says David
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: Home Audit: Ensure Optimal Insulation Levels For Maximum Energy Savings by: News Canada (NC)—"Improving your home's insulating system is a speedy and cost-effective way to increase energy-efficiency and comfort
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