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The concept of anti-aging is cropping up all over the place. Popular
books, high-profile doctors and purveyors of drugs and nutritional
supplements all claim to have the inside track on anti-aging. But what
does it really mean? To kick off this new column, let’s take a look at
what anti-aging is–and isn’t. From One Extreme To Another To some, it
means pushing the envelope of mortal .... |
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Individuals living with Alzheimer’s would be the first to tell you that reality is a burden because it seems to always get in the way of a lovely fantasy. Teepa Snow, who trained as an occupational therapist and studied neurology extensively, especially with Alzheimer’s, demonstrates the progression of Alzheimer’s as it affects different parts of the brain and what we might expect as a resul .... |
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Listing the benefits of exercise sounds a bit like the start of a late-night infomercial for some gadget that sounds too good to be true. Feel happier? Live longer? Stop memory loss and help prevent cancer? But it is true … and all this could be yours for just three weekly workouts of 50 minutes each!
Canadian guidelines
Canadian physical activity guidelines state that each of us should be .... |
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Here’s something to think about during your next shower: Your body is basically a motel for millions of uninvited, freeloading bacteria that have camped out on your skin. But before you rush out and buy another magnum of antibacterial body wash, consider this: According to new research published in Science online, those millions of “microbiata,” unpleasant as they are to ponder, are a good t .... |
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Did you know that more than 41 million women in America have heart disease? And that more women than men will die from it? In fact, it's the leading health problem that kills women (not cancer—a common myth). But the good news is that just five healthy lifestyle guidelines—moderate alcohol, a healthy diet, daily exercise, normal body weight, and not smoking—can cut your heart attack risk by .... |
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With a 1.4 L Hybrid TSI engine and electric motor (combined 170 hp output), the Jetta Hybrid SEL will forever be known as the Little Jetta that could..
What it did was impress me both on the road and within the cabin where I lowered the 60/40 split back seats and loaded the car up with a weekend’s worth of camping gear including a six person tent. Impressive! Especially since the vehicle’s .... |
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(NC) — Spring cleaning is on most people's minds as the weather heats up. When making a spring cleaning checklist, don't forget to include your vehicle.
Properly maintaining your vehicle is essential to increasing its average life expectancy. To help keep it running on all cylinders, follow this simple checklist to make sure you stay off the side of the road:
Check Your Vision – About 90 .... |
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(NC) — As Canadians put away their snow blowers, hats and gloves, there is no better time to protect their vehicle, which for most people, is their second largest investment. The harsh winter weather can take its toll, so proper cleaning and maintenance are key to staying on the road and not in the repair shop.
To help prepare for those spring showers and changing road conditions, here are si .... |
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(NC) --There's no time like spring to clean your car and get it ready for the sunny open road. In order to get the best car shine for the new season, Autoglym recommends the following three easy steps:
Step 1 – Wash
Wash your car regularly; doing so will help to preserve the finish of your car's paintwork. Avoid household detergents as they can have a dulling effect on your paintwork. Inst .... |
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I see hundreds of comedy acts every year. Most are perfectly fine. A
handful are outstanding. And a few are really bad. Every comic has a bad
set: the timing’s off, they can’t get a handle on the crowd, whatever.
But no comic has ever asked me not to write about a bad set. Until last
weekend.
Martha Chaves has been working professionally for over a decade. I’ve
never particu .... |
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Bonavena entered the all Italian final table with an average stack of 950,000 and the most experience under his belt out of all eight players. The IPT Main Event marks the fourth final table Bonavena has reached in his domestic poker tour, including the last four IPT seasons. Out of those four Main Event final tables he has finished fourth, third, second and first. Bonavena claimed the championsh .... |
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(NC) — There are many reasons why Canadians do winter shopping online, including slippery roads, long lineups, and that sinking feeling when a stressed out shopper yanks the last item from a display in front of you. But with this convenience come certain risks. Cyber criminals do not take a holiday and are always looking for ways to nab personal information through fake e-commerce sites, purchas .... |
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(NC) -- During her university years Kyra Jessup remembers selling the remaining balance on her food card to fellow students looking for a meal. Unlike others, at the end of the year, she had $150 to spare.She recalls being money-conscious even as a child. “I was always the one hoarding money.” Paying for school can be a challenge, but Jessup's frugal habits paid off. After graduating she only .... |
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Online gambling is very popular with people across the globe. It is of no surprise that games like Blackjack, Roulette and Poker are played by many people. With the advancement of technology, the quality of online gambling has improved. The internet is full of online casinos operated by reputed names in the world of gambling. Most of the gambling sites, which are based in Europe, do not accept pla .... |
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(NC)—Whether they're accessing it on their smartphones or home computers, Canadians heavily rely on the Internet, according to the Rogers Innovation Report, a survey commissioned to explore our habits and views on technical innovations.“Over the last few years, the Internet has really started to evolve from a place we simply visit to find information, to become an essential tool that has the p .... |
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(NC) -- — With autumn's arrival, many of us may experience trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up. A change of seasons also means a change in daylight hours. As light exposure is a main cue controlling our internal clocks, how much daylight we're exposed to can disturb our sleep-wake cycles making it frustrating, and a health concern, if we're not getting the sleep we need. In fact, .... |
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(NC) -- — The start of fall is a good time to finish household repairs or clean out your garage before winter weather hits.But what if a fall clean turns up Dad's old hand-me-down power drill or the rusty table saw that's been nothing more than a table for years?A recently expanded recycling program in B.C. has an answer.ElectroRecycle, the small appliance and power tool recycling program, recen .... |
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(NC) -- — To mark its centennial anniversary, one of Canada's most successful family-owned companies has opened the doors to one of the country's last private rail cars to help raise awareness and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee recently launched the Mother Parkers Remembers Campaign to commemorate the company's 100 years in the tea and coffee busi .... |
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