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What Is Hay Fever?
(NC)-Well, it's not caused by hay, and it isn't a fever. In fact, " hay fever" is a complete misnomer. The term was first used by English doctors over a hundred years ago when they noticed that during the hay-cutting season, some...
Date Posted: August 03, 2002
How To Protect Allergy Sufferers In Your Home
(NC)-For those who suffer from allergies the spring season comes much too soon. It's a time when allergy symptoms can be at their worst. Pollen levels rise during the spring as trees and flowers begin to bloom causing sneezing, runny nose,...
Date Posted: August 03, 2002
Allergy Season Alert: How To Avoid Seasonal Allergy Triggers
(NC)-While there is unfortunately no cure for allergies, you may be able to prevent the onset of allergic symptoms by avoiding the things that can set off an allergic reaction.
Date Posted: August 03, 2002
How To Weed Out Allergy Attacks While Gardening
(NC)-Did you know that gardening is the second most popular physical activity for Canadians? According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes your heart, lungs and muscles strong. Stretching and bending increases your flexibility.
Date Posted: August 03, 2002
Facts About Allergies For Parents
(NC)-Did you know that more than 20 percent of school-age children suffer from allergies. A condition that, if not diagnosed properly, can interfere with a child's ability to concentrate. In fact, according to the U.S.
Date Posted: August 03, 2002
Stigma Still Getting In The Way Of Treatment
(NC)-Mental illness is something that many people still talk about in hushed voices. Those afflicted are frequently embarrassed about their condition, worrying that they will be seen as 'weak' or that others will somehow think less of...
Date Posted: August 01, 2002
What Causes Mental Illness?
(NC)-Lots of myths surround mental illness. For instance, many still think that it's something that can be cured simply by 'toughening up' or by adopting a better outlook on life.
Date Posted: July 28, 2002
Testing Your Knowledge About Von Willebrand Disease
(NC)-A survey conducted by Leger Marketing in February 2002 showed that Canadians are more likely to identify von Willebrand as a German car, an Austrian coat of arms, or a school of mathematics before it's true definition.
Date Posted: July 28, 2002
Thirsting For Summer? Stay Hydrated To Enjoy Hot Summer Days
(NC)-After a long, cold winter, Canadians can't wait for summer! But often, summertime, welcome as it is, can bring sweltering heat and unbearable humidity, which can lead to dehydration.Canadians need to be prepared for hot summer days.
Date Posted: July 28, 2002
Canadians Not Heeding Doctors' Sun Safety Advice
Poll reveals Canadians' apathy for sun safety practices(NC)-Although more than 90 per cent of Canadian family doctors feel that the combination of wearing a wide brimmed hat in conjunction with sunscreen is an effective method of protection...
Date Posted: July 28, 2002
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