Lifestyle

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Why More Kids Are Getting Kidney Stones
Here's why children and teens are experiencing what used to be mostly an adult-only problem.When you think of kidney stones, you likely assume that this painful condition is something only adults have to deal with. But today, more kids and teens are experiencing this problem than ever before. Here's some insight into w...
Feb 20, 2025
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Oral Health
Don't Believe These Oral Health Myths
Get the facts behind common misconceptions related to tooth and gum health.While many people may not give their oral health a second thought, there are a surprising number of misconceptions and myths about your teeth and gums, including how to care for them and how oral health is connected to overall health. This may s...
Feb 20, 2025
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Bariatric Surgery
Can Weight Loss Surgery Provide Long-Term Pain Relief?
Less pain and better mobility may be a worthwhile benefit of having bariatric surgery.There are many health benefits of weight loss surgery if you are obese. People who lose a substantial amount of their body weight may improve their blood sugar levels, lowering the risk of complications from diabetes or even reversing...
Feb 17, 2025
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Health Home
How to Live in a Healthier Home
Your home is your sanctuary. But are you sure what's in your home isn't harming your health?Many people now spend a lot more time at home than ever before. While your home may feel like a safe haven, especially in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, it won't be much of a haven if what's in your home makes you si...
Feb 10, 2025
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Stretch it out
Watch: 10 Quick Exercises to Do at Your Desk
Move your body while you work with these easy exercises - no equipment needed.Finding it difficult to fit in a long workout at the end of a busy workday? Feel the need to move your body periodically to keep the juices flowing and get you through a midday slump? If so, you may be surprised by how many exercises you can ...
Feb 03, 2025
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Cancer Risk
Why There May Be a New Warning on Alcohol Labels
Did you know that alcohol may increase cancer risk? New warning labels may be a reminder.Ever notice the health warnings on cigarette packs or prescription medicines? Some health experts are advocating for adding similar warnings on alcohol bottles and cans to highlight the role alcohol may play in increasing the risk ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Winter sports
Skiing or Snowboarding? Here's the Safest Way to Do It
Here are 7 tips to enjoy an injury-free day of skiing, snowboarding or other winter sports.Are you spending your winter vacation skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or skating? This can be an active and invigorating way to have some fun. But if you're not careful, it can also result in injury. These popular winter sports...
Jan 27, 2025
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1000 Ways to Heal
Watch: Indigenous Environment
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...
Jan 24, 2025
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serious condition
Why More Kids and Teens Have Eating Disorders Now
Eating disorders are more common in younger people but here's what you can do to help.Since the pandemic, cases of eating disorders in teens and even younger children have been on the rise. Social isolation and increased stress have been highlighted as some of the reasons why eating disorders became more prominent in t...
Jan 21, 2025
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Motivation
6 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise for Women
If you need some motivation to exercise, these benefits should do the trick.Whether you love a good sweat session or you reluctantly get in a workout because you know you should, there's no denying that exercise is good for your health. Countless studies back up claims that regular physical activity can help improve al...
Jan 17, 2025
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Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?
Energy drinks are popular, especially when you need a quick boost. But, you're probably taking in more caffeine and sugar than you want.Though energy drinks and energy shots may seem like a quick fix for that afternoon lag, it's time to take a closer look and see why they may be putting your heart and your health at ri...
Jan 15, 2025
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Organized eating
7 Dinner Meal Prep Tips to Make Life Easier
A healthy dinner waiting for you at the end of the day is worth the time it takes to meal prep.If you're looking for easy ways to get a home-cooked meal on the table after a busy day, meal prep is the way to go. By doing some preparation and cooking when you have the time, you can be rewarded with meals throughout the ...
Jan 13, 2025
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New Year, New You
7 Easy but Effective Fitness Resolutions
With these small tweaks to your daily routine, you'll be exercising more without much effort.When the new year rolls around, many people vow to make major changes to how they live their lives. Many of these resolutions revolve around improving health, with exercising more being one of the top promises we make to oursel...
Jan 07, 2025
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Take a break
7 Good Reasons to Try Dry January
This may be the incentive you need to start the new year alcohol-free.Thinking about giving up alcohol this month? If so, you're not alone. Many Americans ditch booze at the start of the new year, either as a resolution or to detox a bit after overindulging during the holiday season. But whatever your reason for becomi...
Dec 30, 2024
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Get your Zzz's
The Connection Between Sleep and Weight Loss
Having more time to eat is not the only reason why a lack of sleep affects your waistline.Sufficient sleep plays an important role in weight management. Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, adults are falling short on their sleep. Instead of getting between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, the average Amer...
Dec 23, 2024
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1000 Ways to Heal
Watch: Ribbon Skirts
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...
Dec 20, 2024
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Stress
Watch Out for These Signs of Holiday Heart Syndrome
Overindulging during the holidays may lead to this serious heart condition.The holidays are often a time filled with celebrations that may lead to overindulgence, whether it's eating big meals or having a few too many cocktails. While too much of a good thing can often lead to less-than-desirable results, like hangover...
Dec 18, 2024
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1000 Ways to Heal
Watch: Moons
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...
Dec 16, 2024
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