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4 health tips for college and university students
Photo: iStockphoto 1. Get a checkup before school starts “The family doctor can determine if medications are required if teens have a chronic condition, and also check for any boosters, such as...
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Your chicken pox 101 guide
Photo: Anya Chibis What it is Chicken pox is caused by a virus that’s spread to others through sneezing, coughing or even laughing. How to tell your kid has it The infection usually starts with a...
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Pink eye prevention and treatment tips
Photo: iStockphoto What it is Medically known as conjunctivitis, pink eye is an infection on the inside of the eyelid and on the whites of the eyes, which, when inflamed, turns pink or red. It can be...
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Should you go on a gluten-free diet?
Photo: Jodi Pudge | Food styling: Claire Stubbs So, you’re thinking about going gluten-free. What does that really mean? Many people who’ve chosen to eliminate wheat from their diets report feeling...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 4
Photo: asiseeit/iStockphoto A common mistake that distance walkers make is taking really long strides, which can result in back pain or stress injuries on joints and could prevent you from staying on...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 2
Week two: Pick up the pace Photo: sjlocke/iStockphoto Now that you’ve set the foundation after your first four outings, you’re ready to up the ante a bit. Week two should follow the same training...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 3
Photo: asiseeit/iStockphoto This week, make sure you keep your eyes on the prize. A common mistake people make while walking is looking down as they walk. “If your head is down, you’re putting extra...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 1
Week 1: Beginner basics Photo: MJ Photography There is one simple rule for beginners: Get out the door. “The goal of the first week is just to get moving,” says Scott. “No pressure, no expectation of...
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Couch to 5K: an eight-week fitness guide
Photo: ©iStock.com/Buzz Productions There are few things more satisfying than reaching the finish line of a fitness goal. But if you’re living a mostly sedentary lifestyle, taking that first step can...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 5
Photo: blyjak/iStockphoto Now that you’ve perfected your walking form, it’s time to reach higher ground. Find a nearby hill (it doesn’t need to be steep – even a slight incline will do) for the first...
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Couch to 5k fitness guide: week 8
Photo: skynesher/iStockphoto This is it! You’re now in the final week of training, which means you’re that much closer to the finish line on race day. “This final week’s training program is a good...
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Top 10 resolutions healthcare experts want you to make in 2016
1 of 10 Facebook Email Twitter Previous Next Photo: istock/shapecharge #10: Move for 30 minutes a day Be physically active at least 30 minutes every day. This physical activity can include cycling,...
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Which vitamins are right for you and your family?
Sure, Canada’s Food Guide gets drilled into us starting in grade school, but does that mean we’re all getting our seven-to-eight servings of fruit and veggies a day? No such luck, says Jacqueline...
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