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2022年世界杯名单猜测

this season, give the gift of tech literacy — not addiction — along with that device
if an apple watch tells a child that their exercise rings are usually further along, over time they may start to see themselves as lazy.
the conversation
children
dec 13, 2021
e-wearables typically interpret well-being as better performance or more productivity. getty

what it feels like: living with colitis after ostomy is 'not a shameful thing'
mollie tinnin had her rectum removed to slow the progression of ulcerative colitis. she shares her story of recovery while living with incontinence, and how talking about it breaks the stigma.
sadaf ahsan
colitis
dec 13, 2021
mollie tinnin is a program manager at the american red cross and an ostomy advocate.

incontinence: peeing with a sneeze, loss of bowel control is no laughing matter for 4 million canadians
the inability to control the bladder or bowels is a significant medical condition, the stigma keeps many people from seeking treatment.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 13, 2021
there are several types of incontinence, according to the national institute on aging, with stress incontinence being the most common. getty

shift: from santa and the elf on the shelf to why bad things happen, how much truth do our kids really need?
from discussing keeping private parts private, to sex, to drugs, parents are constantly trying to suss the appropriateness of passing on knowledge in ways that educate, not traumatize.
lisa machado
shift
dec 13, 2021
maybe the real question is where the santa story falls on the scale of lie-severity. getty

asking for a friend: i have a crush on my doctor
pursuing a relationship with your doctor is fraught with potential pitfalls.
maja begovic
advice
dec 10, 2021
if you’re inclined to let your crush know how you feel, there’s a possibility that things may feel awkward if he’s not interested in you. getty

the dreaded sinus infection: allergies, smoking and a weakened immune system are risk factors
while covid prevention strategies have decreased the likelihood of catching a cold, the chances aren't zero — especially as restrictions relax in many parts of canada, and many holiday gatherings are a go.
nick beare
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 10, 2021
the signs of a sinus infection are very similar to those of a cold with the most common being yellowish or greenish mucous coming out from the nose. getty

'a sacrificial lamb': breast cancer survivors, advocates call for an end to restricting mammograms
the breast screening guidelines from the canadian task force on preventive health care, which included no breast cancer experts, were largely based on a flawed study.
sadaf ahsan
breast cancer
dec 10, 2021
a literal matter of life and death, the hope is simply that women are able to be screened even if they are in their 40s — obviously, earlier detection is always better. getty

modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
research reveals links between the irritability, explosive rage and unstable moods that have grown more common in recent years, and a lack of micronutrients that are important for brain function.
the conversation
nutrition
dec 10, 2021
ultra-processed products contain only trivial amounts of vitamins and minerals. getty
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wellspring cancer support
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obesity matters
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obesity canada

this season, give the gift of tech literacy — not addiction — along with that device
if an apple watch tells a child that their exercise rings are usually further along, over time they may start to see themselves as lazy.
the conversation
children
dec 13, 2021
e-wearables typically interpret well-being as better performance or more productivity. getty

what it feels like: living with colitis after ostomy is 'not a shameful thing'
mollie tinnin had her rectum removed to slow the progression of ulcerative colitis. she shares her story of recovery while living with incontinence, and how talking about it breaks the stigma.
sadaf ahsan
colitis
dec 13, 2021
mollie tinnin is a program manager at the american red cross and an ostomy advocate.

incontinence: peeing with a sneeze, loss of bowel control is no laughing matter for 4 million canadians
the inability to control the bladder or bowels is a significant medical condition, the stigma keeps many people from seeking treatment.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 13, 2021
there are several types of incontinence, according to the national institute on aging, with stress incontinence being the most common. getty

shift: from santa and the elf on the shelf to why bad things happen, how much truth do our kids really need?
from discussing keeping private parts private, to sex, to drugs, parents are constantly trying to suss the appropriateness of passing on knowledge in ways that educate, not traumatize.
lisa machado
shift
dec 13, 2021
maybe the real question is where the santa story falls on the scale of lie-severity. getty
powered by
wellspring cancer support

asking for a friend: i have a crush on my doctor
pursuing a relationship with your doctor is fraught with potential pitfalls.
maja begovic
advice
dec 10, 2021
if you’re inclined to let your crush know how you feel, there’s a possibility that things may feel awkward if he’s not interested in you. getty

the dreaded sinus infection: allergies, smoking and a weakened immune system are risk factors
while covid prevention strategies have decreased the likelihood of catching a cold, the chances aren't zero — especially as restrictions relax in many parts of canada, and many holiday gatherings are a go.
nick beare
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 10, 2021
the signs of a sinus infection are very similar to those of a cold with the most common being yellowish or greenish mucous coming out from the nose. getty

'a sacrificial lamb': breast cancer survivors, advocates call for an end to restricting mammograms
the breast screening guidelines from the canadian task force on preventive health care, which included no breast cancer experts, were largely based on a flawed study.
sadaf ahsan
breast cancer
dec 10, 2021
a literal matter of life and death, the hope is simply that women are able to be screened even if they are in their 40s — obviously, earlier detection is always better. getty

modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
research reveals links between the irritability, explosive rage and unstable moods that have grown more common in recent years, and a lack of micronutrients that are important for brain function.
the conversation
nutrition
dec 10, 2021
ultra-processed products contain only trivial amounts of vitamins and minerals. getty
powered by
obesity matters
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