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Knowing Your Oats

Oats are inexpensive and very nutritious. Half a cup of porridge (cooked oats) has only 62 calories and only 1 gram of fat. Oat bran offers even more nutrition because for only 40 calories you also get a high fibre cereal. Watch what you add on top, though. If you load on cream and sugar you're loading on the fat and calories. Try a little maple... >Full Story

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Avoid Headache Triggers

When your headache strikes, did you know that resting in a dark, quiet room is a good immediate therapy? But, before that's necessary, avoid the common triggers of minor headaches, which include: Caffeine. It constricts blood vessels. Taper off your consumption. Going cold turkey has too many drastic withdrawal symptoms. Eyestrain. Take frequent...... >Read More



Finding A Doctor

Choose your family doctor carefully - someone you like and someone who understands you. So, how do you find him or her? First, ask for referrals. Your family and friends probably have doctors they rely on and trust that they could recommend. Also, you can often find a list of available physicians from your local hospital. Second, examine...... >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



Little Known Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Everyone knows smoking causes cancer, heart disease and numerous other health problems. But if that's not helping you to quit, consider these lesser known benefits: Less defensive attitude No guilty feelings No bad breath Better use of time in place of taking smoke breaks New confidence ... >Read More


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