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Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Magnificent Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that is critically essential for body functioning.
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Summertime Fun, Sun, and Exercise
Ah! summer—long days full of sunshine and heat. Time to soak in some sun and enjoy the great outdoors! But take care, because too much sun exposure at once can...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Choose Health and Happiness: Decide to Be Positive, Resilient, and Receptive
I bet everyone remembers their first speeding ticket—and how it wrecked the day. Mine occurred when I was 16 and very nervous on my way to a figure-skating test...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Male Infertility: Time to Man Up!
Nowadays, it is not uncommon for young couples to experience infertility issues, which makes family planning particularly complicated and can lead to significan...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Conceiving a Conception Stress–Management Plan
Congratulations on taking the next step in your life—making the big decision to grow your family! While most people have a general idea on how getting pregnant...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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The Importance of Staying Active as You Age
As we enter our 40s, 50s, and 60s, we notice that we may start to slow down a little bit, spending less time being active and more time recovering when we do ex...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Ferriprive Anemia: When Iron Supplementation Does Not Resolve Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Many of us have some familiarity with iron deficiency, whether we have experienced it personally or know someone who is deficient; it is the most common cause o...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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The Disease of the Century
Diabetes is certainly going to be one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century. Currently, 8.8% of Canadians live with diabetes, and approxim...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Probiotics: Strong Foundations Stemming from Birth
There is a lot of talk about probiotics these days, and for good reason. These incredible bacteria have been shown to fight off infections, decrease inflammatio...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Caring for the Caregiver
Are you, like me, currently taking care of a parent, partner, or other adult? Do you find it a joy, but also exhausting? This caregiving reminds me of the time...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Super Fungi to the Rescue!
One of Mother Nature’s finest creations emerges from the base of tree trunks and is buried in deep, dark soil. Mushrooms have been foraged for centuries, and ha...
Health Conditions & Body Systems
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Probiotics: The Microbiome, Our Internal Garden
Have you ever thought about your poop and what all of the bacteria inside your intestines do? Our bodies are loaded with bacteria, notably good bacteria that li...
