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April 18, 2012 | Sarah
While genetics may play a part in your risk for breast cancer, there is still much that you can do to reduce the risk. Among the easiest things to control are what you eat and drink and how active y ......

April 18, 2012 | Sarah
“At least one child every day in Canada suffers a stroke,” reports the Vancouver Sun newspaper. Neurologist Gabrielle deVeber, director of the Canadian Pediatric Ischemic Stroke Registry, says that c ......

April 18, 2012 | Sarah
1. Prostate: Early signs: usually there are none. A digital rectal exam can tell if your prostate is hard or irregular, and cancer is suspected with a high PSA (prostate specific antigen) leve ......

April 17, 2012 | Sarah
Despite extensive research, the causes of and possible cure for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) continue to elude medical science. “There has been a remarkable lack of benefit demonstrated from any of ......

December 15, 2011 | Sarah
Not just a garnish Popular in many cultures as a garnish, did you know that parsley is also rich in nutritional and medicinal properties? It boosts the immune system and can prevent against many infe ......

October 7, 2011 | Sarah
Replenishing the hormones that decline in menopause may help alleviate some of its symptoms. For these women, either combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT, as estrogen with progesterone) or es ......

October 7, 2011 | Sarah
Folds, ridges and creases are never things that you want your skin to do but wrinkles are a part of the aging process. As we become older our skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. There are many ......

October 6, 2011 | Sarah
Q: I can’t seem to lose weight by dieting alone. What can I do? A: If dieting alone does not seem to make a difference, consider the following: 1. Eat regularly: This may sound strange to you. If you ......

October 6, 2011 | Sarah
Q: My 12 year old daughter does not eat as much as she used to. Should I be worried? A: It is quite difficult to judge just based on not eating as much as she used to. More information is needed. Suc ......

October 6, 2011 | Sarah
Do you only go to the doctor when you feel sick? It is very important for men to get regular tests done for early detection of disease, as the earlier it is detected, the better chance there is of pr ......