Most people agree that plants look nice, but there are more reasons than just aesthetics to have more of them in your home. Plants do positive work for your home’s air quality that you may not be aware of, and they can also benefit you in other healthy ways. Set up a variety of plants […]
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All of us have struggled at one time or another with making decisions. Whether simple, such as deciding between chicken or fish for dinner or more complex such as whether or not to make a drastic career change, quit smoking, or embark on a strenuous weight loss program. Normally we find ourselves carefully weighing the […]
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Anger is a normal human emotion. It signals that something that is wrong or not working well. When anger festers and grows it can turn into something unhealthy and destructive, called rage. Rage can be caused by both psychological and physiological reasons. It can be a dangerous and devastating condition if left untreated. We look at various types of rage and what can be done about them.
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This week, May 2 to 6, 2016, marks Mental Health Week in Canada. We use this week as a means to open the discussion surrounding mental health in our country and around the world. To eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness so that the one in 5 Canadians who struggle with mental illness can seek support […]
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If you commute to work or school, in a car no less, you already know (firsthand) why sitting in a car after sitting at a desk all day isn’t doing you any favors. From tight hip flexors to back and neck strain to unintended weight gain, hoping behind the wheel to commute to and from your […]
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Although varicose veins can develop on almost any area of the body, the legs and calves are the most commonly affected. Unfortunately, they’re more common in women. Here are six facts you should know about varicose veins!
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