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2006
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2005
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
January, Febuary, March, April, May, June, July,August, September, October, November, December

1998
November, December

November 1998

• Changes to RRSP government rulesWorkplace safetyWomen who SmokeTime for a flu shotWhat's new with dental benefitsHealth website linksBreast cancer

• What to do if your child has a fever

December 1998

• The benefits of team sportsWebsite Canadian Youth Business FoundationHealth Alert - Snack Food additiveZinc lozenges and coldsMoney matters - who knew?Emergency contraception websiteIncrease your knowledge of diabetesThe Echinacea debateThyroid medication may interact

• The pros and cons of pet ownership

January 1999

• Walking good for youNew prescription drug programLiteracy as a health issueMaking food safeThe RISING cost of educationAir bag safetyTravel insurance

• More health internet links

February 1999

• Better Business Bureau's 50th Anniversary1999 Government Benefits UpdateThe Best Medicine

• Viagra

March 1999

• U.S. Income Reporting RequirementsThe Dope on BoozeChanges To Workers' CompNews From Health CanadaHealth TipArthritis InformationGet the Facts About Menopause

• Exercising Restraint

April 1999

• Invest and reduce debtSAD Season On The WaneNote for DiabeticsLowering CholesterolWhat Did You Say?Changes to Employers' Medical PremiumsSafety Sites (Websites)The National Institute on Ageing

• Exercising Good Judgement

May 1999

• Keep your records with CJM up-to-dateHerbal remediesInvesting for the first timeCanadian family businesses need to plan for the futurePharmacarePoison AlertOccupational safety and health week

• Can marriages make you healthy?

June 1999

• Understanding ProbateHere Comes the Sun!Health Care in CanadaPossible Changes to Nova Scotia Pension LegislationThe Importance of Skin Care

• Good Bacteria?

July 1999

• Understanding HypertensionA Honey of a TreatmentSugar is sugar is sugar is....Stroke FactsThe Low-down on Pain Relievers

• Vacation Travel Tips

August 1999

• Understanding DepressionTypes of Depressive IllnessWho is Susceptible to Depression?Treating DepressionSuicide Warning SignsTips for Managing DepressionThe Cost of Depressive Illness

• Where to Find Help

September 1999

• Students as Over-age dependentsExercise Your Way to a Good Nights SleepSnacks vs. MealsSocially Responsible InvestingMonthly Health TipThe Benefits of TomatoesClose Encounters of the Wild Kind

• Preventing Gum Disease

October 1999

• Disability and RehabilitationGlobal Health Insurance to CombatInheriting - Revising Your Financial PictureDystonia is Not a Vacation Spot in Eastern EuropeThe Next Wonder Treatment?

• Generic vs Brand Name Drugs

November 1999

• Eradicating HungerProtection Against FracturesMigraine ManagementMajor Financial Institution RatingsHow to Make Medications More Effective

• Calcium Supplements

December 1999

• RRSPs, The Best BetBlood Pressure Medication Reduces Risk of Heart & Stroke DiseaseOsteoporosis and YouWINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME AND AWAYRelief in Sight for Some Forms of Vision ImpairmentRepetitive Strain InjuriesDon't Work and Drive

• Treating Obesit

January 2000

• Food in the Fast LaneReaching the BOILING Point?Defining SpouseThe Role of an ExecutorMRI Technology Detects Heart Disease EarlyAre you a Saver or Investor?Snowbirds Take HeedExercise is Still the Best BetWine is good for the heart

• It's Cold Season Again

February 2000

• In Praise of BroccoliBrain Cells and ageingAccessing Drug InformationNighttime HeartburnHealth Web LinksCanada/Quebec Pension Plan - January 1, 2000Employment InsuranceSafety TipChewing Gum Burns Calories

• Pregnancy and Blood Pressure

March 2000

• Popeye was on to somethingGet Active, Feel BetterShedding light on candlesTax TimeGetting ready for summerDomestic violence is a health issueTell the doctor

• Health benefits of breast-feeding

April 2000

• Concerns about herbal remediesMen are less iikely to visit the doctorShot to ward off heart attackThyroid disease easily treatableNo more shotsMega-doses of Vitamin C linked to clogged arteriesBreast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Smoking marijkuana may lead to heart attack

May 2000

• Tips for estate planningBenefits of blook thinnersViagra for womenNew hope for NarcolepticsMegadoses of Vitamins may be harmfulGensign may be beneficial for DiabeticsCoping with Fibromyalgia

• Food Safty Tips

June 2000

• Heart TipsWalk the Dog to Relieve HypertensionUV Rays and Your LipsRestless LegsVirgin Oil and UV Ray ProtectionNew Hope for DiabeticsHops are good for your Heart

• Hormone Replacement and your Teeth

July 2000

• Facts on FibreCan Coffee Ward off Parkinson's Disease?Oral Piercing and Dental HealthManaging AsthmaCancer Fighting Effect of ApplesWarning to DriversCell Phone Saftey Being ResearchedBody Image

• Summer is Trauma Season

August 2000

• First Aid for Minor ScrapesTomatoes Prevent Blood ClotsColon Cancer STudy Support ScreeningLnk between Meat and ToxoplasmosisDiet contributes to Alzheimer's RiskNatural Remedies can ease Discomforts of MenopauseContact Lenses and Eye CareStroke Linked to DepressionMaggot TherapyTips for Diabectic Travelers

• Splinter Solution

September 2000

• Tuberculosis Still a ConcernCholesterol FactsDon't Foret Your FeetWill PowerAlcoholism Among the ElderlyDisease Claims More LIves than Disasters

• Consumer Alert - Telephone Solicitation

October 2000

• Green Tea for your healthNova Scotia cancer rates highest in CanadaChallenges Revenue Canada Tax AssessmentsWomb Vaccine may protect newbornsFighting Alcoholism with Cancer DrugNew Drug for OsteoporosisArthritis Gene IdentifiedIt is never to early to start a low-fat dietVitamin C for periodonal care

• Laughter really is the best medicine

November 2000

• Animal Abuse and Domestic ViolenceCoffee-drinking Linked to Rheumatoid ArthritisNew Herpes Vaccine for WomenMore Greens Helpful in Combating OsteoporosisWomen at Risk for Breast CancerNew Drug for OsteoporosisDiscovery of Gene Linked to ObesityCranberries and CancerPain Relief for Toothaches

• Goodbye to Alcohol and Drug Dependence

December 2000

• Follow Your Nose to Relieve StressWork Out to Sleep BetterPossible Pesticide Link to Parkinson's DiseasePreventing MigraineManaging Holiday SpendingMaking New Cells for Weak HeartsCell Regeneration Gives HopeNew Skin Test for CholesterolSome Facts About Shingles

• A Holiday Appeal

January 2001

• Good News For Chocolate Lovers!Be Informed About Your MedicationsIt's Smart to Drink a Little WineMaking Your RRSP ContributionShingles UpdateNew Arthritis Drug Reduces UlcersNew Hope on the Horizon for Alzheimer's Patients

• Recognizing the Needs of Caregivers

February 2001

• CANADA / QUEBEC PENSION PLAN - January 1, 2001Fish is Healthy Food For Your HeartCancer RiskResearch on MiscarriageChronic Lateness Has Negative Impact on HealthManaging PainBaying at the Moon

• Herbal Remedy May Help Dizziness

March 2001

• Heart Health Report CardNew Antibody may wipe out VirusDrug to Prevent Pre-eclampsiaSuicide RiskWhen Dense is a Good ThingMother's Mile Wards off High Blood PressureSupplement Effective in Treatment of OsteoarthritisPut Your Best Foot ForwardObesity Linked to Rise in Diabetes

• Health Warning

April 2001

• Stroke Damage may be Reduced by Umbilical Cord CellsPredicating Heart AttacksIncrease in Cardiac Deaths amoung TeensCycles of ViolenceNot a Bitter Pill to SwallowRelief for Dry SkinHerbal Aids for Osteoarthritis

• Coming to Terms With Loss

May 2001

• Signs of SpringReducing the Risk of StrokeMore News on Shingles ReliefA Healthy SnackHindering HiccupsTapping into your Inner ResourcesThe Benefits of Good Dental Health Routines

• Green Tea for your Health

June 2001

• Chocolate FactsGum DiseaseReducing the Effects of Nicotine WithdrawalHormone Helpful Against OsteoporosisChicken Pox could be HistoryLiteracy as a Health IssueTake Cover

• Antioxidants can Help Heal Sunburn

July 2001

• Investment EducationNews for Sciatica SuffersVaccine ApprovedDebate Over Breat Self-ExamPossible Link Between MS and DiabetesBanana Myth Quashed

• Going Buggy?

August 2001

• Safety TipHypertension Drug may Reduce Bone LossHerbal Remedy for MigrainesFood FactsAvoiding Leg CrampsCleaning Fruits and VegetablesIn Praise of Avacados

• Rice Bran is a Good Source of Fibre

October 2001

• Managing AsthmaHeart Disease and PovertyBreast Cancer Researchers Discover GeneLife Expectancy Rate IncreasingFoot CareParasite Stopped by Fly SpitConcerns About Sprouts

• Meditation Reduces Stress

November 2001

• Vitamins May Prevent Vision LossFor Your HealthChecking Your Stress LevelsMaking a Financial Plan That Will Work for YouMusic Makes for Better HealthHaving a Nose for It

• Flu Shot Reminder

December 2001

• Test Your Nutrition KnowledgeBring on the Egg-nogMore News on Bones Cancer ResearchBlack Market Pharma-ceuticalsBirth Control Pills May Promote Bone WeaknessNuts to Cholesterol Can Success Lead to Better Health?

• Middle Eastern Delights

January 2002

• Women Visit Docotors More OftenPoverty a Primary Health IssueApples and Pears Good for the LungsHigh Fibre Bread a Winner for Weight WatchersGetting Enough FlourideControversy Over Arthritis MedicationsHelper Older Pets to Enjoy Their "Golden Years"

• Natural Remedies to Come Under Regulation
  
  
  

February 2002

• CPP/QPP January 2002 Volunteering has Health BenefitsIts About Time - Bland Diet FixNew Research Tackles HIV

• Health Care Checklist
  
  

March 2002

• Sweet Dreams Fit FeetPlanning for your Future - NowKids and Meds

• Raise a Glass for Your Health Ladies

April 2002

• News for Tea Drinks The Magnet Craze Health WarningThe Nightly Grind (Teeth, that is)A tip on cooking meat Eating right for exercise

• Sweating it out

May 2002

• Diabetes and Coronary RiskMultiple Sclerosis and Ginkgo BilobaWhat a ConceptLink between Arthritis Medication and Heart DiseaseReproductive Health and the EnvironmentRecognizing Perimenopause Understanding ALSSeasonal Allergies

• We Are Moving!

June 2002

• Living WellWhat to Know About SeizuresMicrowave Safety TipsWhat a Pain

• It is Official, we hve moved!

July 2002

• Risks of Alternative Medicines To Your Health Common Sense Prescription UseSupport your Local BBBGinseng Berry Study Promising

• Preventing Skin Damage

August 2002

• Safety First Be Active, Be SmartGiving the Gift of LifeHormone Replacement Therapy in the NewsTo Cook or Not to Cook

• Lactose Intolerance

September 2002

• Tips for Home SecurityHealth Canada Has Approved Daily Aspirin Therapy Getting the Most Out of Athletic ShoesAntioxidants in Culinary HerbsA Cautionary Note

• The Benefits of Tai Chi

October 2002

• Controversial Study Questions the Benefits of StretchingEating Healthy SoupsHearing Loss Dirt may be healthy

• Flu Shot Reminder

November 2002

• Possible link between endometriosis and other ailmentsStepping into the RingBasics of BrushingWorking at HomeVitamin D

• The Cuppa Java

December 2002

• Holiday Driving TipsVaccine May Soon Prevent Cervical CancerToo Much Iron? Boost Vitamin C with Peppers

• Using Herbal Remedies Wisely

January 2003

• Facts about RosaceaLactose IntoleranceNuts to High Cholesterol!Positive Results in New Breast Cancer StudyCold or Flue: How to tell the Difference

• Counting Calories

February 2003

• Summary of contribution and benefits - Jan 2003MRIs for Pets Study finds link between vitamin A and weak bones

• Home sweet home - things to ponder

March 2003

• Butt OutHealth Canada Warns Consumers About Acetaminophen OverdosesFood Safety Tip Cosmetic Treatment may increase wrinklesMaking it through the winter blues

• Feeling Faint?

April 2003

• Making Fast Food Fun!New Treatment for Peanut AllergiesNew Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Appearing in CanadaSARS UpdateTime to File Your TaxesDental Research May Hold Key to Health Concerns

• Binge Eating May Be Linked to Genetic Mutation

May 2003

• Pets Boost HealthCorrecting Colour BlindnessBring On the Dark Chocolate!Give to Live Better, LongerBoosting Convalescence with FoodHow Prepared Are You?The Latest on Ginger

• Disability Costs Rising

June 2003

• Dental Hygiene Common Sense Weight Control A Teary Subject Where There's a Will... Increasing the Risk of Cataracts Tropical Fruits Becoming Increasingly Popular Substituting With Soy Milk

• Benefits of Vanadium Unproven

July 2003

• Ageing is a State of Mind Fishing for a Healthy Heart Making a Case for Sweet Potatoes Summer Skin CareHere's Looking At You B Vitamins Help Retain Memory Increased Risk for Caregivers Setting High Goals to Combat Disease

• Men and Osteoporosis

August 2003

• Skip Breakfast at Your Own Peril! Keeping Your Kisser Kissable Hair and Nails as Health IndicatorsWorking Up a Sweat Shopping for Surgeons Art Therapy for Healthy Living Gilbert's Syndrome

• News About Vitamin A

September 2003

• Super Foods For Super People!Cooking Meat - the right temperaturesOutdoor SafetySun and Insect ProtectionPros and Cons of Elderly Drivers

• Feeling Faint?

October 2003

• Mental Health Survey Eat Fish to treat Depression Exercising during Pregnancy Benefits of Yoga Making the Grade in Prevention

• Snoring and Headaches

November 2003

• New Cancer drugs To get a shot or not?Using decongestants Bring on the berries Grieving

• Put the squeeze on Stress

December 2003

• Poinsettias can cause allergic reactions Atkins diet suspected to be linked to health concerns Zinc and Prostate cancer Lossen up with stretching Grepfriuits and medicine

• Avoid transdermal patches for weight loss

January 2004

• Beating the Winter BlahsFoods for MoodsThe Controversy Over Childhood VaccinationsSeparating Fact From FictionNew Genus of Energy Drinks Fail to Make the Grade

• Post-Holiday Digestion

February 2004

• Sleep On It!Winter Angina AlertThumbs Up For Tai ChiTreatment for Female Heart PatientsGet Up and Get Moving!Dogs Have PersonalityMoisten Mouth to Prevent Dental Damage

• Winter Sore Throat Relief

March 2004

• Keep Houseplants to Purify AirA Study on Air Travel and Blood ClotsTop Ten Worst 'Junk' Food & DrinkStudy Reveals Link Between Personality and Temperature

• Post Workout Snacks

April 2004

• Writing your way to better health

• Debate continues on elective c-sections

• New study on HIV infection

• Replace your toothbrush, researcher says..

• Stem cell research could mean a cure for baldness

• Home blood pressure tests may help identify those at risk

• Nova Scotia breast cancer patients face long wait for treatment

• Flying still safer than driving

• Tax time phobia?

May 2004

• Summary of Government Contributions and Benefits - 2004

• Minimizing Jet Lag

• Cycle into the Season

• Walk to Burn

June 2004

• Setting Kids on the Road to Obesity

• Soy Has Benefits for Men

• Hearing Loss

• Exercise for a Better Night’s Sleep

• Boosting Your Pain Relief Medication

• Walk Off Pounds

• Buckling Up

July2004

• Boost Mental Activity While Getting Fit

• Gardeners Need Tetanus Booster

• More Benefits of Whole Grain Foods

• Pet Positive

• Something to chew on

• Keep Your Sunscreen Updated

• Vitamin E and Anti-Coagulants Don’t Mix
  
  

August 2004

• Lowering Estrogen Levels

• Avoiding Swimmer's Ear

• Vitamin D Recommended

• Travel Safety Tips

• Lowering Triglycerides

• Microwaving Vegetables to Maintain Nutrients

• Fire Safety at Home

• Living Longer in Canada

• Rogue Waves Seen From Space

September 2004

• Surviving Breast Cancer

• Low-carbs and Alcohol

• Scratching the Itch

• Back to School Back Pain

• A Tender Solution

• Stroke Symptoms

• Diabetic Warning

• Silver for Safety

• When to Avoid Working Out

October 2004

• Surviving Breast Cancer

• Low-carbs and Alcohol

• Scratching the Itch

• Back to School Back Pain

• A Tender Solution

• Stroke Symptoms

• Diabetic Warning

• Silver for Safety

• When to Avoid Working Out

November 2004

• Shutting Down Headaches

• Cold or Flu?

• Safe Travel

• Cataract Facts

• Hypothyroidism Thyroid

• Are You Addicted?

• Children and Exercise Equipment Do Not Mix

December 2004

• Talking Turkey

• Surviving Holiday Stress

• Controversial Migraine Treatment Announced

• B for Bones

• Kids and Additives

• Warning Sign

• Post-surgery

• Tell-tale Sign of Osteoporosis

• Link Between Heart Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

January 2005

• Flu Buster Foods

• Untreated Hypertension Linked to Cognitive Decline

• Fish Oil For Coronary Health

February 2005

• Pet Health

• Fire Safety

• Tax Time Again

• Skin Care

March 2005

• Pet Health

• Fire Safety

• Tax Time Again

• Skin Care
  

April 2005

• Back Care

• High Mercury Levels Found

• Spring Cleaning

• Drug Interaction

• Add Psyllium to Help Reduce High Cholesterol

May 2005

• Beating Heartburn

• Preventing Alzheimer’s

• Reduce the Risk of Colon Cancer

June 2005

• New Hope for Migraine Sufferers

• Bring on the Greens

• Exercise Helps Concentration

• Link Between Asthma and Menstruation

• Gender Plays Role in Diagnosis of Heart Attack

• Hair Care

• Increase Folate to Beat the Blues

• Fish Oil May Aid Lupus Sufferers

• Rehab Increases Heart Health

• Eat Your Broccoli!

• The Truth About Shark Cartilage

July 2005

• Complicated Grief

• Make Doctor Visits More Effective

• Building Better Bones

• Be Sun Savvy

August 2005

• Nutrition Boosters

• Trampoline Injuries on the Rise

• Travelling Safely with Children

• Possible Link Between Asthma and Obesity

September 2005

• Live Longer, Better

• Beating Insomnia

• Babies and Bathwater

• Baby Blues

October 2005

• The Risk of Overtime

• Women and Heart Disease

• New Study on Bi-Polar Disorder

• Overage Dependent Reminder

November 2005

• Signs of Ovarian Cancer

• The Benefits of Magnesium

• Sleep: The Lost Art

• Looking on the Bright Side
  
  

December 2005

• Sleepless in Canada

• Don't Skip Breakfast!

• Note on Hypertension

• Dance Your Way To Better Health
  

January 2006

• Poor Leg Circulation

• Magnesium for your Heart

• Breast Cancer Risk

• Dangerous Advertising

• Link Between Light and Cravings

February 2006

• Summary of Contribution and Benefits - 2006

• Don't forget to floss

April 2006

• Safe Driving Tip

• Smoke in Your Eyes

• A Word About Self- Treatment

• Soaps and Talk Shows Might Turn Your Brain to Mush

May 2006

• The Soap Debate

• The Effects of Trauma

• Digital Mammograms

• Foods to Fix Your Breath

June 2006

• Screening Programs Could Reduce Cancer Numbers

• HRT Update

• Contraceptive News

• Making it Through the Afternoon

July 2006

• Second Mumps Booster Shot Recommended

• New Allergy Pill Deemed As Effective As Shots

• Allergy Season Intensified Across the Country This Year

• Yard Sale Safety

August 2006

• Acting Healthy

• Jaw Deterioration Linked to Osteoporosis Drug

• Senators Recommend Alcohol Tax To Fund Mental Health Care

• Caffeine May Help Preemies

• MRI Technology for High-Risk Pregnancies

September 2006

• Mineral Power

• More Reasons to Quit

• Cycle Smart

October 2006

• Pre-Natal Vitamins Reduce Birth Defects

• Flu Vaccine Program Delayed

• News on Diabetes

• The Amalgam Debate

November 2006

• Cases of Plague in the U.S.

• Protein in Your Grey Matter

• Coping with Trauma

December 2006

• Chocolate May Hel