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Diabetes: Slowing the Epidemic

In 1995, 1.5 million Canadians were diagnosed with diabetes. Today, it’s up to 2 million and by 2010 it will rise to an alarming 3 million. While there are two major types of diabetes, 90% of diabetics have Type 2 or Adult Onset Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing yet preventable chronic diseases in Canada today, and the focus... >Full Story

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Attorney's Advice - No Charge

Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company: The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone... >Read More



Top 10 Scams: How to Avoid Being Victimized

1. Internet fraud The hottest medium for scams, as it is for conducting legitimate business and consumer purchases.  The public has to be able to spot the difference. Tips: Tell-tale signs of fraud are: High-pressure sales tactics Asking for payment by private courier or regular mail No apparent street address on web sites and stolen...... >Read More



Protection and Serenity

"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them" (Psalm 34:7). A few years ago I was driving home from a birthday party. It was raining and dark. I came to an intersection and was driving through when the light turned yellow. At that exact moment, a car turned left through the intersection and... >Read More



Home Therapy

These tips have been compiled because of a demand by parents and caregivers of children with special needs for inexpensive alternatives to daily living aids and ideas. Sipper cup Cut the spout of a picnic-style catsup or mustard bottle down far enough to fit a straw into it. Tape the straw in place with medical tape. What you have is an... >Read More



Saving Children on the Road Quiz

Are you using your child's safety seat properly? Take this quiz to find out, the answers might surprise you. Scroll down for results. 1. What percentage of children who ride in a car seat are in one that's used incorrectly or the wrong type? A. 45% B. 5% C. 5% D. 85% 2. The safest place for your child while riding in the car is: A....... >Read More



Understanding teen driver car crashes and what parents can do

Aside from the first year of life, the first year of driving is the most dangerous year in a young person's life. Teen driver car crashes are the leading cause of permanent injury and death in teens and the first year of driving is the most dangerous. Do you know how to protect your teen? Why are young drivers at... >Read More



Office Hazards

It's 5p.m. and your in-tray looks like Mount Everest. One massive report down and a zillion to go.That is, if your wrists hold out. What do they call that again - carpal tunnel? Funny, never heard of it 10 years ago. Then again, 10 years ago, webs belonged to spiders and a mouse was furry. Here are a few tips... >Read More


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