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NC – Exercise is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are new to daily workouts, or if you are just looking to ramp up your existing routine, there are a few things you might consider to ...

NC – You hear a lot about peace and joy at this time of year, but seasonal pressures can make it difficult. Parties and get-togethers are usually fun, but many require baking, wine-buying, or a special outfit. Then there are ...

NC – In most houses, fresh-from-the-oven cookies don’t last long – especially around the holidays. What does last however, are the memories shared with loved ones baking in a warm kitchen and the satisfaction of enjoying a delicious treat (or ...

NC – Few things are as taxing as hosting a large group and with the added pressure of the holidays, things can derail fairly quickly. Stop, take a deep breath, and follow this simple guideline to holiday entertaining that is ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist Whether you are starting with a new doctor or continuing with the doctor you have seen for years, you need to plan for each appointment. Some patients, when they visit a doctor, have ...

Consumers Can Reinforce Good Ethics in the Cosmetics Industry, Says CEO of Cruelty-Free  Irony is nothing new in the beauty products industry, says animal rights advocate, Santosh Krinsky. “Most women are aware that animals have been used to test products, ...

NC – If egg nog, chocolates, and hors d’oeuvres threaten to spoil your diet plans, registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Tristaca Curley of Fuelingwithfood.com, has an easy plan for keeping calories in check. She offers these three guidelines for your ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist FACT: Despite the progress made in treating HIV/AIDS, it is spreading quickly in Toronto’s Black communities and is still a cause for concern. Today, Black and Caribbean people account for more than 20% of ...

Neglect. Abuse. Divorce. Addiction. These are just a few of the life experiences that can leave children emotionally bruised or worse, causing some to develop dysfunctional outlooks and behaviors that condemn them to perpetual self-victimization as adults. “We not only ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist Are you planning to have a child? Are you expecting a newborn soon? Do you know your sickle cell status? Do you know your partner’s sickle cell status? So what is sickle cell ...