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Could Reducing Salt Help Kids Lose Weight?
Studies suggest that children who eat salty snacks look for sugary drinks to wash them down. Researchers believe cutting down on salty snacks would help fight obesity.Another study, this one in Austra
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Last-Minute Shopping to Do? Go With Your Gut
Still have some big decisions to make before Christmas? Trust your intuition for the best results.Still have some last minute holiday shopping to do? Experts suggest that gut decisions are really the
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Encouraging Kindness in Children May Lead to Less Bullying
Can we reduce bullying simply by encouraging small acts of kindness? A new study suggests performing acts of kindness boosts happiness that helps counteract bullying.How can we reduce bullying among c
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Kids at School Need Time to Play
Recess offers children time to recoup, which helps them perform better in the classroom.Ask any child what their favourite part of school is, and they’re likely to respond, “Recess!” Now, even doctors
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#2013alive: Kick Off February by Letting Your Loved Ones Know You Care
Its month 2, week 1 of our 12 Months of Wellness! This week we focus on letting our loved ones know we care.It’s month 2, week 1 of our 12 Months of Wellness, and this month we focus on creating heal
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#2013alive: How Are You Letting Your Loved Ones Know You Care?
Its month 2, week 1 of our 12 Months of Wellness! How are you showing your loved ones you care?We’re into month 2, week 1 of our 12 Months of Wellness, and for those of you who read my blog post on M
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#2013alive: Make Time to Share a Family Meal
Studies show that eating family meals together has positive effects on children, such as better school performance and healthier eating habits.Welcome to month 2, week 2 of our 12 Months of Wellness.
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Babies are Born Pre-polluted, Finds New Report from Environmental Defence
A new report finds that Canadian newborns are being born already polluted with harmful chemicals.The well-known Canadian environmental action organization Environmental Defence—famous for its fight ag
