Five foods dieters mistakenly think aid weight loss
Nutritionist Roslyn Gordon lists foods commonly believed to help weight loss but often hinder it. She warns about frozen dinners and fat free products for high sodium and additives, excessive sugar from fruit, and MSG. Alternatives include homemade meals and shakes with real ingredients.
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Hamilton, Ont
Roslyn Gordon
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Burlington
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Online romance scams can devastate hearts and wallets
Halifax resident Rob Rogers recalls waiting hours at an airport for a woman from Ghana who never arrived. The scam cost him just over $14,000 and mirrors a broader surge in romance fraud, with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reporting a 1500 percent rise in complaints since 2008 and average losses around $11,000.
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Alberta schools to pilot province wide dental health program
Alberta Health Services launches a province wide school based dental prevention program in select Kindergarten to Grade 2 classes. Dental screenings fluoride varnish and sealant assessments aim to cut decay risk and improve overall health. Parents receive consent packages this fall and contact regional oral health departments for details.
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Alberta
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Alberta Health Services
Oral Health Department
Natasha Burian
Population Health
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Burian
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Feds set new caffeine limits for energy drinks
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq will cap caffeine in energy drinks and require clear labelling of caffeine vitamins and ingredients plus a warning that they are not advised for children or pregnant women. The rules stop short of an expert panel proposal to treat the drinks as medication and restrict sales to pharmacies. Aglukkaq says the approach informs consumers while preserving choice.
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Ottawa
Red Bull
Monster
Leona Aglukkaq
Health Canada
Aglukkaq
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