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Posted by Wendy King on 02/09/2012
Vitamin E is one of our most important anti-oxidant vitamins. It fights against free radicals, helping to protect our arteries from cholesterol buildup and our cells from cancer. Vitamin E also keeps our blood cells flexible and healthy, and plays a role in reducing inflammation. Back in the 1980’s and ‘90’s, many doctors and [...]
02/08/2012Read More
With the cold and flu season still kicking around, heading out to the pharmacy every week can get annoying — and expensive. But finding the best solutions to fight your viruses can be right in front of you.We all know eating foods that are rich in nutrients can be good for our health, [...]
02/07/2012Read More
Piercing, shooting, burning, stabbing—even the vocabulary of chronic pain is distressing. Most people who live with it would do almost anything for relief. But medication can compound your problems with other risks: Narcotic painkillers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), for example, may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, heart attack, and stroke. The good news is, researchers are [...]
02/07/2012Read More
I was in a terrible hurry, running late for a business meeting in Philadelphia. I'd spent more than $100 for my train ticket from a vending machine at New York's Penn Station—but in my haste had grabbed only the receipt, which I now presented to the conductor. "You need the ticket," he said. I [...]
02/06/2012Read More
If you’re trying to eat a heart-healthy diet, figuring out what to believe can be overwhelming. The advice we get on everything from eggs to olive oil is often confusing and maddeningly contradictory. Ironically, this growing confusion comes at a time when scientists who study nutrition know more than ever. Too often, [...]
02/06/2012Read More
Although most of us love a great wedding, an increasing number of women are saying “No, thanks” to the idea of marriage. In 2011 the US Census Bureau released statistics that show women are now marrying later than ever before with an increasing number choosing not to marry at all. Many women are instead [...]
02/05/2012Read More
We all need second chances. This isn’t a perfect world. We’re not perfect people. I’m probably on my 1000th second chance right now and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Because even though I’ve failed a lot, it means I’ve tried a lot too. We rarely get things right the first time. Almost every [...]
02/05/2012Read More
In a world that is looking for love, Facebook is becoming both a social support and a matchmaker. A new report released by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project points out how those associated with “power users” are reaping the benefits of reaching thousands and building confidence. Despite questions as to [...]
02/04/2012Read More
Rehearsals and behind the scene work are progressing well for the Meaford Community Theatre production of Marvin’s Room, to be presented at Meaford Hall during the third week in March. Featuring a cast of local actors, Marvin’s Room is the story of one family dealing with many of the challenging issues facing our society today [...]
02/04/2012Read More
By Jacob Sokol – “I’d always believed that a life of quality, enjoyment, and wisdom were my human birthright and would be automatically bestowed upon me as time passed. I never suspected that I would have to learn how to live – that there were specific disciplines and ways of seeing the world I [...]
02/04/2012Read More
We love film, television and other forms of media storytelling in part because our experience with them is very personal. When we watch a film, we are transported into the world of the story, and we feel like we’re experiencing events as if we were the characters. This is one reason why film can be [...]
