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This video takes you through important breast health information, with interviews from stars such as rocker Bif Naked and Olympic medalist Tessa Virtue. – Teacher Toolkit PDF – Girl Guides PDF

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Not-so-extreme makeover: Home edition

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Is your room an oasis of calm or a cluster of chaos? Does it reflect your true self or someone else’s? Whether it’s time for a spring cleaning or a total bedroom makeover, taking care of your space is important.

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Keeping physical in minus temperatures

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If you live in Canada, you know all about cold winters. But is that any reason to give up on your physical activity? No way! Here are some winter tips to help you keep active throughout the winter months. Getting out into the fresh air Staying inside can sap your energy and make you feel [...]

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When Mom has breast cancer

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Cancer affects thousands of Canadian families every year. But when it’s your family, you may feel like you’re all alone.

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Stress relief

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Becoming more independent is great. But it comes with extra responsibilities – and that can mean you may be feeling stressed out. Maybe you’re trying to do well at school, get along at home

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Is getting a tattoo right for you?

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Seems like everyone’s getting a tattoo. Maybe you’re thinking it might be cool to get one yourself. Is getting a tattoo one more way to express your unique personality? Or do you think you might regret it later? And what about the health risks of getting a tattoo? If you’re considering a tattoo there’s a [...]

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Is anything taboo on facebook?

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Socializing online is comfortable and fun in a big way. But are there lines that shouldn’t be crossed? Take Facebook, for instance. You can post pretty much anything you want, say what you really feel about anyone or anything. But just because you can, does it mean you should? Are there some things that it’s [...]

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Thinking about going veggie?

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If you’re thinking about becoming a vegetarian, you’re in good company! Over half of the world’s population is vegetarian and the number is growing by about 10% every year. What exactly is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish, choosing instead to eat mainly fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, [...]

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Going organic

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These days you hear a lot about eating organic foods. So what’s the trend all about? And is it true that eating organic can mean you’re less likely to develop cancer later in life? Does eating organic foods mean you have to become a vegetarian or vegan and give up your favourite meals? Here are [...]

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Five foods to give your skin a healthy glow

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A lot of people think that if you eat lots of greasy food, like French fries and potato chips, you’ll get acne. While this isn’t exactly true, the fact is that what you put in your mouth does make a big difference to what shows up on your face. So while breakouts aren’t necessarily controlled [...]

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