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Why Become A Donor
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by: News Canada
(NC)-Young or old, rich or poor, any one of us might one day get the chance to save or enhance someone's life by becoming an organ or tissue donor.
Your gift might give one of the thousands of Canadians desperately waiting for transplants a second chance-the chance to be healthy again and to enjoy all of life's simple pleasures.
Your gift could also help partially console your family at a time of terrible loss; it might provide them with some sense that their loved...
Living with Hearing Loss
by: News Canada
(NC)-Hearing loss is a significant issue in the lives of many Canadians, but one study suggests that stigmas about hearing aids still persist. In a recent survey conducted by The Canadian Hearing Society, nearly one in four respondents reported personally experiencing some hearing loss. But one in six people polled responded that they would rather live with some hearing loss than wear a hearing aid-a number that jumps to one in five among those who actually report...
Mom Can I Have The Car Keys
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by: News Canada
Parents find peace of mind with high-tech vehicle tracking system
(NC)It's a question that makes most parents cringe. A teenager's request to use the family vehicle can leave many parents feeling worried and anxious. Familiar doubts inevitably start filling their minds.
Will my child obey the rules of the road? Will they speed or drive dangerously? Are they being truthful in their whereabouts?
Thanks to the latest technology in interactive vehicle tracking by...
Decorating Tips How To Make Windows The Focal Point Of Your Decor
by: News Canada
(NC)-Windows are such an important part of any room, that it's amazing the number of times we ignore their many possibilities for creating or complementing a room's entire mood and theme. They are the source of light, air and sunshine, which are direct and integral sources of our feelings of comfort. Therefore, the task of how to dress them should become a focal point.
Even if the windows themselves are not attractive, some sort of treatment on them (if only to disguise...
Year Round Tree House Attic Renovations Create Fun Space For Play
by: News Canada
(NC)Tree houses are great in theory but pose a number of safety issues and aren't ideally suited to cold weather play, says David Flood, Insulation Expert, Owens Corning. If you have an attic with adequate headroom, a clever alternative is to create a year-round fun space for children in the upper reaches of your home. With a few renovations and some clean-up you can transform the attic into a playroom.
Your first step in the transformation is to check existing...
Look Good Feel Better s Workshop on Wheels
by: News Canada
(NC)-For thousands of women living with cancer, managing the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment can be as challenging as the treatments themselves. Temporary hair loss (including eye brows and lashes), sensitive and discoloured skin, brittle and cracked nails and facial weight gain are only a few of the realities that will face an estimated 67,200 Canadian women this year.
Since 1992, Look Good Feel Better has helped more than 350,000 Canadian women living...
Cork s Coziness Makes It Ideal Flooring
by: News Canada
In kids' bedrooms, and family, music and rec rooms, Cork feels cozy to the toes.
(NC)I remember the cork flooring in my old public school. Durable, easy to care for and very comfortable underfoot but it was like a huge bulletin board on the floor!
I've recently discovered, however, that Cork has become one of the most beautiful and sensuous flooring materials on the market.
Cork floors have been used in commercial and public areas for decades. They reduce noise,...
Fact Or Fiction The Truth About Colorectal Cancer
by: News Canada
Colorectal Cancer is a disease that only affects older men.
FICTION: It can affect anyone, men or women equally. Men and women 50 years or older are at greater risk for the disease.
Colorectal Cancer is usually curable.
FACT: It is usually curable when detected early. More than 90 percent of patients with localized cancer confirmed to the colon or rectum are alive five years after initial diagnosis.
Getting tested is necessary for individuals who have symptoms.
FACT:...
Reflect On Your Cancer Experience
by: News Canada
(NC)-According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 67,200 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer this year and thousands will face surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of these treatments. For many, the side effects of treatment can be as challenging as the disease itself.
Look Good Feel Better, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, has helped more than 350,000 Canadian women living with cancer to look good and feel better by...
The Kidney Foundation Promotes Healthy Choices
by: News Canada
(NC)-How you live today can make a big difference in how you'll live tomorrow. Making healthy choices early on - what you eat, how active you are, and how you cope with stress or spend your leisure time - has been proven to lower your risk of disease and illness in later years.
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, which can lead to kidney disease, are on the rise and develop in many cases as a result of poor diet and...
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