Welcoming a baby into this world is one of the most exciting moments of a parents life. However, due to the nature of it all (i.e. those pesky hormones), it can also be really emotional and overwhelming. Many mothers struggle with what’s called the “baby blues” after giving birth, but for some, the emotions following […]
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When kids come into the picture, date night out can quickly become a thing of the past. Sadly, I can count on maybe two hands how many times I have went out with my husband sans child since my son was born almost three years ago! For us, it is difficult to find childcare, but […]
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The 60s are long gone, and the concept of the nuclear family where the father earns the money and the mother raises the children has all but vanished. These are modern times, with modern parenting struggles. More and more, father’s are expected to step up to the parenting plate and be involved from day one […]
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The day you become a parent you realize what all those people were talking about when they were saying time is of the essence. Once we get into the groove of taking care of our child, most of us think about incorporating some things into our life we did before kids – and a big […]
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No matter how many times your doctor, nurses, and well meaning family members remind you that your c-section was major abdominal surgery, you may be tempted to get back into your regular pre-baby fitness routine the second you can muster up the energy. You’re better off engaging in gentle exercises that will allow your body […]
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Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]
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Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]
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A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]
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