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asking for a friend: can we settle the debate about eggs and whether or not they give you high cholesterol?
we are confused by the link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, says mahshid dehghan, an investigator with the nutrition epidemiology program at hamilton's mcmaster university.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 04, 2022
eggs are naturally high in cholesterol that’s found in the yolk. getty

asking for a friend: ‘amputation is all too common’ — why an ingrown toenail is a big deal
a red, swollen and sore toe is a wake-up call to take care of your feet, says peter ferguson, vice president of the college of chiropodists of ontario.
karen hawthorne
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feb 25, 2022
the effects of ill-fitting shoes are exacerbated by the “micro-trauma” to the feet that often comes with sports like football and soccer. getty

asking for a friend: why do i get so congested when i sleep?
a humidifier and salt spray can help nasal congestion, but be careful with topical decongestants: your nose can become addicted.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 18, 2022
if you don’t have clear nasal breathing, there’s a domino effect on your health. getty

asking for a friend: are my store-bought flowers simply a bouquet of dangerous pesticides?
go ahead and get your flowers on, say the experts — biological control strategies control pests without poison.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 11, 2022
buy locally-grown ornamentals to support canadian producers and reduce the carbon footprint of shipping. getty

asking for a friend: dust mite poo is making you sneeze, not your carpet
the first step to successfully battling allergies is knowing what you are allergic to, says dr. alan kaplan.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 04, 2022
carpet can be a magnet for allergens that settle into the fibres. getty

asking for a friend: is my fireplace really bad for my health?
indoor wood-burning stoves and fireplaces may feel cozy, especially on those cold winter nights, but they aren't worth the health risk.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 28, 2022
the problem is, wood-burning fires are not safe. getty

asking for a friend: my jaw is aching and my head hurts
if you are one of the 90 per cent of people who grind or clench their teeth, there are ways to ease your pain.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 21, 2022
prolonged clenching can do a number on your jaw and wear down your teeth. getty

asking for a friend: 'everything is chaos in perimenopause'
unpleasant body odours are just one sign of perimenopause, says dr. jerilynn prior, who wrote a book exploring why symptoms are often dismissed by doctors.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 14, 2022
“everything is chaos in perimenopause, all of the usual expected things are out of kilter and that’s on purpose because the body is changing,” dr. jerilynn prior says. getty
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asking for a friend: can we settle the debate about eggs and whether or not they give you high cholesterol?
we are confused by the link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, says mahshid dehghan, an investigator with the nutrition epidemiology program at hamilton's mcmaster university.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 04, 2022
eggs are naturally high in cholesterol that’s found in the yolk. getty

asking for a friend: ‘amputation is all too common’ — why an ingrown toenail is a big deal
a red, swollen and sore toe is a wake-up call to take care of your feet, says peter ferguson, vice president of the college of chiropodists of ontario.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
feb 25, 2022
the effects of ill-fitting shoes are exacerbated by the “micro-trauma” to the feet that often comes with sports like football and soccer. getty

asking for a friend: why do i get so congested when i sleep?
a humidifier and salt spray can help nasal congestion, but be careful with topical decongestants: your nose can become addicted.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 18, 2022
if you don’t have clear nasal breathing, there’s a domino effect on your health. getty

asking for a friend: are my store-bought flowers simply a bouquet of dangerous pesticides?
go ahead and get your flowers on, say the experts — biological control strategies control pests without poison.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 11, 2022
buy locally-grown ornamentals to support canadian producers and reduce the carbon footprint of shipping. getty
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save your skin foundation

asking for a friend: dust mite poo is making you sneeze, not your carpet
the first step to successfully battling allergies is knowing what you are allergic to, says dr. alan kaplan.
karen hawthorne
advice
feb 04, 2022
carpet can be a magnet for allergens that settle into the fibres. getty

asking for a friend: is my fireplace really bad for my health?
indoor wood-burning stoves and fireplaces may feel cozy, especially on those cold winter nights, but they aren't worth the health risk.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 28, 2022
the problem is, wood-burning fires are not safe. getty

asking for a friend: my jaw is aching and my head hurts
if you are one of the 90 per cent of people who grind or clench their teeth, there are ways to ease your pain.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 21, 2022
prolonged clenching can do a number on your jaw and wear down your teeth. getty

asking for a friend: 'everything is chaos in perimenopause'
unpleasant body odours are just one sign of perimenopause, says dr. jerilynn prior, who wrote a book exploring why symptoms are often dismissed by doctors.
karen hawthorne
advice
jan 14, 2022
“everything is chaos in perimenopause, all of the usual expected things are out of kilter and that’s on purpose because the body is changing,” dr. jerilynn prior says. getty
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