Toronto, Ontario, March 6, 2012 – A recent survey of Canadians living with or affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), carried out by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC), found that a majority of youth feel that they could have achieved more at school if they did not have the disease. Nearly 70 percent of respondents were delayed in completing their post-secondary education due to their illness. continue reading...
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The website Divine Caroline has posted about seven health myths that people hold and how they actually aren’t as true as you might think! continue reading...
The “Start Something with Alesse” contest was developed to encourage girls to be creative. Contestants entered their ideas for new businesses, charities, etc., in the hopes of winning five thousand dollars. Alyssa Fontaine Reid – and her company “Planet Pounds” – is one of the finalists in the contest, and we spoke with her about how she hopes to end global malnutrition. (You can vote in the contest until February 13 here.)
WatchMojo – What made you enter the “Start Something with Alesse” Contest? continue reading...
Today not only marks World AIDS Day, but also marks the 30th anniversary of when the AIDS virus was officially recognized continue reading...
Today is World Diabetes Day. continue reading...
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Medical journal Open Medicine thinks that limits should be imposed on personal music players such as iPods and other digital audio players to help prevent hearing problems. continue reading...
Eating disorders are serious conditions that affect your health. continue reading...
This summer, don’t eat foods that will leave you feeling depleted, bloated, and tired. Making better food choices will have a positive impact on your leisure time. As athletes know, healthy food and plenty of water sustain your energy levels, fuel your muscles, and help you recover quickly. The food you eat on the road will serve as your traveling repair kit. continue reading...
Exercising is great, but if you’re not following a proper diet you’re not going to see results. continue reading...
The FabFitFun Team discovered the good, the bad and the ugly choices that can appear on a Mexican Restaurant’s menu. continue reading...
