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Lifelong Cancer Prevention
Adopting a healthy lifestyle - for our entire life - is the best cancer prevention strategy we can embrace.Cancer is the number one cause of death among Canadians. Is there anything we can do to preve
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In the quest to maintain a healthy heart, we’re bombarded with terms such as blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI. Don’t be daunted by terminology—as we take the guesswork out of heart health.
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What You Should Know About Heart Burn
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What's Behind the Label?
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Echinacea's Flu-Fighting Abilities Praised by Recent Research
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Zinc's Cold-Fighting Abilities
New research shows how zinc helps fight infections, including the common cold. Are you getting enough?Many of us (myself included!) approach cold and flu season with a steely attitude and a laundry li
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