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The Myth of Multitasking
Somehow, over the past two decades, we've convinced ourselves that we can't get it all done unless we do it all at once. Well, we're wrong.
A growing body of research has shown that when we try to perform too many tasks at once, we not only do a worse job on each of them but we actually take longer to complete them. At the same time, we often put ourselves-and others-at risk.
The concept of multitasking is not new, as any mother who's tried to balance child care with housework could tell you.
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Go Green and Lean
Numerous studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of many chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Mounting evidence has found this healthy way of eating can also help us slim down.
Vegans and vegetarians consume diets that are higher in fibre and lower in calories, total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol compared to people eating a nonvegetarian diet-factors that reduce disease risk and help facilitate weight loss. In fact, a scientific review of 87 studies published in April 2006 in Nutrition Reviews concluded that a vegetarian diet is highly effective for weight loss, independent of exercise.
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Be Eco-Hero
When I think about changing the way I live in order to help save the planet, I wonder, "What more can I do?
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Wellness Show 2008
The 16th Annual Wellness Show & February 1, 2, and 3 at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre&promises to enlighten, engage, and encourage attendees in their quest to find balance.
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Let the Light in with Lutein
The macula is the area of the retina where images are focused. It is the portion of the eye responsible for fine vision.
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Walking the Enviromental Talk
It's one thing to talk the talk; it's quite another to walk it. What would you be willing to give up to save the environment?
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The Curse That ain't
By the time you read this magazine, the birth control pill Seasonale will have Health Canada's approval and be available to consumers.
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It's as Easy as One, Two?Eight
The lesson of today is we can improve upon yesterday while getting ready for the days to come. The New Year is an excellent time to reflect and motivate ourselves to make small yet significant changes to our health.
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Abs of Steel
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing-infomercials.
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