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Got the travel bug? Avoid mosquito bites
(NC) Travel bugs come and go, but travel-related diseases can hang around for much longer. If you and your family or friends are planning a vacation abroad, it’s important to be aware of the types of insects at your destination that can carry diseases. Become familiar with their peak biting times (day vs. night) and […]
read moreComputer Eye Strain: 10 steps for relief
With so many of us using computers, computer eye strain has become a major complaint. Studies show that eye strain and other bothersome visual symptoms occur in 50 to 90 percent of computer workers. Read more.
read moreCRA – What’s new this tax-filing season
This tax-filing season, many important changes and improvements were made to services, benefits, and credits for Canadians. Here’s what you need to know. Download file.
read moreStudy suggests audio entertainment more engaging than screens
Many of us know that audiobooks are a great way to stay entertained on a long commute or during a workout. Now, a recent study by University College London, in collaboration with Audible, has shown that listening to audiobooks can be more emotionally engaging than watching films or TV. In the study, participants viewed and […]
read moreDarce Fardy – Family Helps
Frustration. It’s a long word with many consequences. There’s no pain with frustration but that’s the only kind thing I can say about it. Frustration is watching Dorothea clear the snow off the car in the driveway. In fact, frustration ramps up when I see her doing so many things I used to do. She […]
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