To instill good oral habits in your children, it’s important to get them comfortable with visiting the dentist early on. Often, getting children to brush their teeth, floss, and sit in the dental chair can be frustrating and challenging. With these tips, you can ensure your kids get excited about the dentist and their oral health.
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High blood pressure is a common health problem affecting millions of people across Canada and the rest of the world. It isn’t something to ignore either.
When the blood pressure remains high, it can cause damage to the eyes, heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. These complications of uncontrolled blood pressure usually occur over several decades, so it will not spring up overnight. To reduce the complications of high blood pressure, patients are usually prescribed blood pressure-lowering medications, which have to be taken for life.
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A healthy diet for seniors is essential, especially for adults over the age of 65. According to the World Health Organization, most diseases suffered by the elderly are due to lack of a proper diet. For example, diabetes and osteoporosis are linked to a lack or excess of micronutrients, and cancer of the colon, pancreas, and prostate are linked to a diet high in fat.
A healthy meal will have carb-rich foods like rice or sweet potato, protein-rich foods like chicken, beans, and salmon, and fruits and vegetables. Look for meals that have these nutrients: omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, fibre, water, iron, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B12, potassium, and magnesium.
Let’s look at some foods that are good for those over 65, and then we will discuss some of the barriers to eating a healthy diet. The following are the top ten foods to include in a healthy diet for seniors:
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Running out of things to do with your dog? Going for walks and to the dog park can get old after a while. Check out these 7 dog friendly activities you can do with your best friend!
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Like most drivers out there, you are probably overpaying for auto insurance. You work hard to be a responsible, accident-free, ticket-free driver but your premiums remain high or they even increase on occasion. The insurance market is saturated with many insurance companies so the good news is you can always shop around for favourable auto insurance quotes.
Before you start to explore your different options and hastily re-sign with your current company or with a new one that does not give you the best possible quote, below are 5 steps you can take to lower your auto insurance and receive a quote you deserve and that fits your budget.
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Flaxseeds are pretty impressive, there’s no doubt about it. These little guys can have so many positive effects on your health. They are sometimes referred to as linseeds and are small and brown or golden. They are the richest source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
3 tablespoons of flaxseed contain 8 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein as well as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus! This popular health food store staple contains even more goodies which make it a pretty amazing food source. Here are some of the benefits of consuming flaxseeds.
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Let’s be honest: it can be too expensive to live in the city under today’s conditions. Rising property taxes, rising energy costs, rising home values. At the end of the month, what’s left in your pocketbook? Not much, except just more bills, receipts and notices. This is why so many homeowners and landlords are taking advantage of short-term rentals.
Despite the government clamping down on the latest housing trend, it still remains popular for both property owners and tenants. It is convenient for homeowners and affordable for tenants. That said, it is imperative to protect yourself, your property and your investment when you decide to take on a short-term rental. You want the right tenants, you want everything to remain in great condition and you want to ensure you have a superb reputation.
Here are five short-term rental tips for all property owners and landlords:
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Parking at the airport can be a hassle especially if you are running behind. This is because if you fail to get a parking spot on time you may not be able to catch your flight, making you late for your vacation or business trip. There are usually a few options when it comes to airport parking ranging from ones that offer convenience and comfort such as valet to ones that offer less perks but are more affordable such as economy. While other options certainly have their advantages, here are 4 reasons to consider economy parking at the airport instead.
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Becoming a teacher is an honourable profession but it can often be difficult to secure employment in Canada with many eligible applicants competing for open positions and retired teachers being still eligible to fill vacancies. It is crucial to do whatever possible to make yourself competitive and an attractive candidate to school administrators when pursuing a career in teaching.
Below are steps you can take while you are in teacher training or if you have recently graduated to put yourself in a great position to be offered full-time employment.
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For some, driving at night is a relaxing endeavour: the streets are empty, there is less stress, and the roads offer a surprisingly calm environment. For others, it can be a stressful experience: you are trying to stay awake, it seems like cops are extra vigilant, and wildlife spring out of nowhere. What camp are you in?
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