Articles on Health

Vitamin Q & A

Q: My teenage daughter does not like milk and I'm afraid she isn't getting enough calcium. What can she do to ensure that she is getting enough?

A: Building strong bone mass through adequate...

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Take Control Of Your Hormones Without Medication

(NC)-It's long been known that estrogen has a major impact on women's hormonal health. As women age, their estrogen levels become depleted and many women begin taking hormone replacement therapy to...

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Support For Organ Donation High: Survey

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(NC)-Canadians overwhelmingly support the idea of organ donation. A 2001 survey by the Environics Research Group of more than 1,516 Canadians revealed that 96% of Canadians...

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Summer Safety Week-Hiking Hazards: First Aid For Sprains

(NC)-The great outdoors-a winding trail stretching deep into the forest, offering hikers a glimpse of nature in its prime. The solitude is broken by the call of a distant bird flying high overhead....

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Safe Boating Week - Boater Checklist: Don't Leave Shore Without It

(NC)-Fresh breezes, sunshine and sparkling water - an ideal combination for summer pleasure boating. Don't let disaster darken your outing.

Canada's leading provider of first aid training and...

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Safe Boating Week-Don't Get 'Hooked' On Fishing

(NC)-There's nothing like a fresh catch of fish to spice up a summer outdoor adventure. As with most outdoor activities, fishing can pose a threat to health and safety. Take care that you don't get...

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Three Simple Steps To Becoming An Organ And Tissue Donor

Step 1: Decide to become a potential donor.

Decide to become a potential organ or tissue donor no matter how old or

young you are. There are documented cases of a 90-year-old liver donor...

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