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Sun Life commits $750,000 to support Laurier’s Center for Healthy Communities

WATERLOO — Sun Life has donated $750,000 over five years in support of Laurier’s Center for Healthy Communities. The center will be named the Sun Life Center for Healthy Communities in honor of this generous contribution. The Sun Life Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), formerly the Sun Life Center for Physically Active Communities, is an …

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Maxime Bernier was convicted of violating public health orders in Regina

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Breadcrumb Trail Links Saskatchewan A date has been reserved later in May for sentencing of Bernier and others convicted of committed offenses in 2021. Published May 26, 2023 • 2 minute read Maxime Bernier was convicted of violating a public health order for his attendance at this May 8, 2021 rally in Regina’s Victoria Park. …

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Sperm or egg from any cell? It’s called IVG and it holds huge promise and peril : Shots

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A clinician prepares cells for in vitro fertilization, or IVF, the treatment for infertility. In the future, it could be joined by IVG, in vitro gametogenesis, a new process that could turn any cell first into a stem cell and then into a sperm or egg cell. Lluis Gene/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle …

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How to Manage Heart Disease Risk Factors Benefits Physical Function

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By Hebrew SeniorLife, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research May 14, 2023 New research published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests that managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may help preserve physical function in older adults. Approximately 10% of older adults experience muscle weakness and diminished physical function, leading to adverse health outcomes …

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Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett stuns fans as he shows off weight loss

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Mark Labbett has lost a lot of weight. (Getty Images) The Chase star Mark Labbett has stunned fans with his weight loss in a new Instagram snap. The TV star – who is known as ‘The Beast’ on the quiz show – has been shedding the pound for a while and has lost around 10 …

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Brain Food – JennifersKitchen

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The brain is the most complex organ of the human body. It’s also a very hungry organ. The brain gobbles up about 20 percent of your daily calorie intake. And research shows that the food we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain. But can certain foods actually improve memory, help us …

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Menopause myths are common, but harmful, experts say

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Menopause is a reality for almost half of Canada’s population, yet many common myths exist. Menopause typically occurs in women between 45 to 55 years old, when the menstruation cycle ends. During this period, females can experience a range of symptoms. But a few talk about it, according to registered dietitian Nishta Saxena, who says …

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