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Fighting in Hockey: Tough on the Body and the Brain

The CMAJ calls for a ban on all forms of intentional head trauma in hockey. The physical and mental consequences of brain damage are serious.An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association

Baby, Hold the Salt

Do you love salty foods? Your cravings may have started in infancy. New research shows that what we feed our infants may be the start of lifelong salty cravings.If you’re having a tough time resisting

Choose Healthy Fats

Understanding the differences between types of fats is crucial for preserving health. Read on to learn how to choose healthy options.In a 2004 survey by the US Food and Drug Administration, researcher

Keep Your Resolutions!

Conventional wisdom tells us most New Year’s resolutions are broken, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Make this year the exception by following these strategies.Have you ever made resolutions at Ne

Is Sodium a Super Food Preservative?

A nutritionist has kept an unwrapped McDonalds cheeseburger in almost pristine condition for a year! Could food preservatives or sodium be the reason why?Happy New Year!Enjoy 2012 while you can, becau

Bingo Helps Those with Visual Perception Problems

Bingo! Researchers have discovered that the popular game can help people with cognitive difficulties and visual perception problems.Bingo! Researchers have discovered that the popular game can help pe

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Slide Into Summer Safety

Slide Into Summer SafetyTips for a fun, safe summerSummer is a time for playground fun, camping, boating, swimming, biking and other outdoor activities. Longer days mean more time outside and more phy
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A Purr-fect Season to Adopt

A Purr-fect Season to AdoptKitten season creates need at shelters nationwideCute as kittens are, kitten season often emerges as one of the most challenging times of the year for animal welfare organiz

Preparing for Baby

Preparing for Baby4 tips for choosing the right car seatAs a parent, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing an infant car seat. The process of purchasing and correctly installin

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