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True Stories: High Water Rescue

An innocent tubing trip with friends nearly turns deadly for a B.C. teenager. Can a specialized search and rescue team get to her in time?

Published in : Magazine » True Stories

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Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Rethink What You Drink

Next time you need water on the go, take a second to look at the health and environmental toll bottled water takes.

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Healthy Living

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Become a Better Swimmer at Any Age

Afraid of swimming? Small children aren’t the only ones to sometimes fear water. Adults can too. Read on to learn how you can become a better swimmer at any stage of your life.

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Exercise

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6 Exercise Tips for Golfers

The Ontario Chiropractic Association recently launched its Get in the Game Without the Pain public education program aimed at preventing common aches and pains associated with the ever-popular sport. Here are six simple, practical tips from golf pros to help you stay in top form on the greens.

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Exercise

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6 Warning Signs of Dehydration

Our bodies are 70 percent water. If this level decreases—even by a few percent—we become dehydrated, which affects digestive function and chemical balance. Click through to see if you are suffering signs of dehydration.

Published in : Health & Well-Being » Healthy Living

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5 Things To Do with Ice Cubes

Ice cubes are great for cooling drinks or nursing bruises. But did you know you can also use them to remove gum from clothing and get furniture dents out of the carpet? Read on for the many functions of ice cubes.

Published in : Home & Garden » 5 Things

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5 Things To Do with a Garden Hose

Think a simple garden-variety hose is nothing special? You’re way off. This green tube can come in handy for repelling birds, safety-proofing swings, and more.

Published in : Home & Garden » 5 Things

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An Earth-y Conversation

Our writer caught up with Geoff Green in Montreal in 2008 as he launched his year-long mission to encourage Canadians to give up the bottle—water, that is. It wasn't long after Earth Hour, and just a few weeks before Earth Day, that they had a chat about how bottled water is such a waste—and how to get people to give it up.

Published in : Magazine

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Ask The Experts: Cat Can’t Master Water Bowl

Published in : Pets » Experts

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Public Life Hero: Margaret Catley-Carlson

We asked you to tell us whom you consider a hero in education, community service, rescue, public life and health. From the nominations received, judges selected a finalist in each category. Here is our Public Life hero.

Published in : Magazine

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Diet-Friendly Drinks

Here's the skinny on how to keep your beverages from pushing an otherwise healthy meal into the caloric "red zone."

Published in : Food & Recipes » Parties & Entertaining

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