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News: Canadians are healthier than Americans, study says

A new study published in the online journal Population Health Metrics has revealed that Canadians are healthier and live longer than our American counterparts, thanks in part... Read more

Posted by on April 29, 2010, 10:53 am

News: Can your iPhone help you get fit?

Move over, Wii Fit! Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a new kind of fitness game that you can take... Read more

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Posted by on April 28, 2010, 11:13 am

News: Are we making our children fat?

It wasn't that long ago that if a child complained of boredom, they were shooed outside to play in the great outdoors. Exploring the backyard, riding a bike, playing street hockey with friends—nothing cured boredom like a little Read more

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Posted by on April 27, 2010, 11:00 am

News: Brazil's health minister promotes sexual healing

Here’s some health info we can all get behind: The health minister of Brazil is recommending more sex as a solution to the nation’s problem with high blood pressure, rRead more

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Posted by Jennifer Goldberg on April 27, 2010, 10:48 am

News: Dreaming about work could improve your performance

Do you ever dream about work? I often do, and I interpret it as a sign of job-related stress. But new research suggests that dreaming about a task can actually help people perform better. The study, published this week in the journal Current Biology,... Read more

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Posted by Jennifer Goldberg on April 26, 2010, 11:00 am

News: Let's (not) talk about sex

Earlier this week, I was excited to learn about Premier Dalton McGuinty's proposed overhaul of sexual... Read more

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Posted by on April 22, 2010, 05:25 pm

Review: New cookbook makes baking with whole grains easy

As a health-conscious eater, I try to avoid refined foods, including white flour. As a sugar junkie, lover of baking and connoisseur of fine desserts, I have a hard time sticking to that healthy-eating goal. After all, while you can sneak some whole-wheat... Read more

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Posted by Kat Tancock on April 22, 2010, 12:09 pm

The naked truth about the May issue

Why is the woman on the cover wearing only a smile? Because she's an example of a Canadian woman who lives her life with a balanced approach to health. That leads to happiness, and positive feelings about our bodies. I know that feeling---but I also know... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on April 22, 2010, 10:22 am

News: How an iPhone app is changing the medical field

Need to look at a medical scan, but nowhere near a hospital? There’s an app for that! According to reports from CBC News,... Read more

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Posted by on April 21, 2010, 10:11 am

News: How far should we go to boost organ donation?

This week marks National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week in Canada. Organ and tissue donation organizations across the country are working to educate the public about the importance of donation, with the hope of increasing donation rates nation-wide.... Read more

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Posted by on April 20, 2010, 11:25 am