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Dark circles under eyes: causes & treatments

Are you dealing with unpleasant dark circles under your eyes? Here’s what you need to know about this condition: The skin around the eyes is the most sensitive of all the parts of our body, as it can be up…
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President’s Choice Chicken Nuggets to contain Salmonella

The Loblaw Companies Limited is pulling out their famous chicken nuggets brand Presidents Choice, the Pub Recipe Chicken Nuggets due to salmonella contamination. According to Health Canada, consumers should abstain from further consuming this brand until further notice. The exact…
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MUHC board members quit due to uncooperative Health Minister

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is one of Montreal’s major healthcare units. The Quebecoise health facility receives its funds from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, essentially from taxpayers. Recently, Claudio Bussandri, the board’s chair and ten other…
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Are we giving our seniors enough support?

A recent study published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) showed that 1 in 5 seniors could have continued to be independent if given the proper encouragement and support. Although residential care is popular among seniors, studies show…
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Warning Toxic Algae at Pyramid Lake

The Los Angeles country has a beautiful lake called Pyramid Lake, which shares its name with the one in Alberta, Canada or the one from El Dorado County in California. However, if you are in the proximity of Pyramid Lake…
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5 Impressive Ways to Avoid Headaches

Headaches are one of the most widely encountered bodily ailments that people face nowadays. There are many reasons for which people experience headaches, and some of them are serious. If you’ve been experiencing severe episodes accompanied by other symptoms such…
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AMD Disease finally comes with a cure?

There is a new experimental drug in town which promises to treat an incurable eye disease: the age-related macular degeneration (AMD).  Vision loss caused by AMD affects a million seniors across the United States of America and 5 million seniors…
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Electronic Cigarette Ban in Austin

The officials found in the Texas capital have recently imposed a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes. On Thursday, the Austin City Council has issued a unanimous vote that bans e-cigarettes from the public areas: bars, restaurants or parks.…
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Coconut Oil, not as Healthy as You’d Think

The American Heart Association issued recently some updated advice on the coconut oil, which has become extremely popular recently. According to the US heart experts, it is just as unhealthy as butter or beef dripping. The reason for this is…
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Get self esteem for a more confident you

Some people are naturally confident while other will have to work very hard to be confident. Some people may try very hard to hide their lack of self esteem but unfortunately it is something that is so transparent anybody who…
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The harmful effects of air conditioning on the skin

Be careful at exposure to air conditioning in the warm season. The cold air flow can excessively dry your skin. Therefore, dermatologists recommend reapplying creams or spraying special water to avoid unpleasant scratches. In the extreme seasons – winter and…
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Preventing old-age illnesses, possibly due to a breakthrough

Israeli experts have found an effective technique for removing senescent cells that contribute to the establishment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and atheroclerosis. An Israeli researcher has discovered a new therapeutic method for eradicating senile cells, which may cause…
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4 beneficial effects by getting rid of Alcohol

Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems. Alcoholism can cause life-threatening illnesses such as liver and kidney disease. Moreover, there are studies proving that moderate consumption of beverages may increase the risk of certain cancers. Also, drinking alcohol can…
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Why we feel tired all the time – How to reduce fatigue?

Frequent fatigue can be the sign of a condition. The causes for which we feel tired can be multiple: sleeplessness, stress, inadequate nutrition, dehydration, lack of minerals or vitamins (such as Na, Mg, Fe, B12), endocrine diseases (hypothyroidism), heart disease,…
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New benefits of chocolate, discovered by scientists

An international team of scientists from Denmark, the United States and Canada has found that moderate chocolate consumption reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmia (rapid heartbeat), reports the Heart magazine. The team of researchers analyzed the…
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Excessive Sweating: Effective Remedies That can Fight it!

Hyperhidrosis is the term used to describe abundant sweating, an inconvenient condition found in almost 3% of the planet’s population. The affected individuals are often confronted with embarrassing situations and anxiety because of excessive sweating and can lead to lower…
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Ticks Danger – How to Avoid and How to Remove Them

Ticks are the very well-known external parasites that you can encounter in areas with grass, trees and bushes. They are usually found in humid and warm environments, and their main source of sustenance is the blood which they draw from…
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