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Health & Wellness

Spring Forward with Positive Change

The longer and warmer days of Spring herald a new season and the opportunity for you to invite change and increased energy into your life. Consider it a restart button and use those extra hours of daylight to pamper yourself and plan for self-renewal.

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Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Body and Know the Symptoms

Ovarian cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” but a more appropriate description is a “disease that whispers” because most women do report symptoms, even those who are diagnosed at an early stage. This is an excellent example of knowledge is power. If you know your body and the symptoms of ovarian cancer, you may be diagnosed at an earlier stage when survival rates are as high as 90 per cent.

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Give Teeth a Chance

The latest research indicates healthy child development hinges in part on healthy teeth. It’s time we made better dental care a national public health priority.

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ACHOO! All About Allergies in Kids

The snow is finally threatening to melt and cabin fever is reaching its peak. We can all breathe a sigh of relief that we can finally get the kids outdoors without the hassle of extra sweaters, snowsuits, boots, mittens, hats and scarves. If you are noticing that your child seems to be getting a cold (runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, congestion, etc.) and can’t seem to shake it, your child may be suffering from allergies. Many kids have allergies. They can have food allergies and/or environmental allergies. Symptoms can range from mildly annoying to life-threatening. So what exactly are allergies, and what do you need to know about them?

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