Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a great wintery weekend!
Google named Canada’s most influential brand | Marketing Magazine
Google excelled in each of these areas, said Levy. In the survey, 59% of respondents said Google has a strong future, 52% said they use Google today and 52% considers it a reliable resource.
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Constructive Criticism: Can You Handle The Heat Of Criticism?
Nobody likes to be told they're wrong, but sometimes, it's the truth. But if we can't handle the heat, does that automatically mean we should look for a new job? According to a new survey, employees who can't handle constructive criticism are more likely to be ...
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Diet Affects Sleep Patterns, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine shows an association between what we eat and how we sleep. The research is published in the journal Appetite.
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When a Cough Isn't Just a Cough | Health and Coughing | Caring.com
Between one and two months, coughs are considered "subacute" -- they might clear up or they might flag an underlying disease. After eight weeks, a cough is considered "chronic." Among the most common causes of a chronic cough:
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Foods That Boost Your Mood - Food That Improves Your Mood - Oprah.com
Oranges and papaya are high in vitamin B6 and folic acid, both of which have been found to be lacking in studies in patients who suffer from depression.
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Julie Morgenstern's To-Do List Advice - Oprah.com
Time management pro Julie Morgenstern shows you how to lift a whole bunch of stuff from your daily load.
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Good Vs Ineffective Probiotics :: Hella Delicious
Probiotics enter the body, travel to the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract (the small and large intestine) and begin to colonize there. They live, reproduce, and die there. The surface area of the lower G.I. tract is roughly equivalent to the surface area of a tennis court.
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Why Good Posture Matters: The benefits of good posture - Health - redOrbit
You free up your breathing. For most people, lazy posture simply makes breathing more work than it needs to be. When slumped over in a poor seated posture, it takes more effort to breathe deeply. In proper posture, your lungs and diaphragm have more room to expand and contract as you inhale and exhale
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Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species.
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7 Cures for Insomnia | Reader's Digest
Insomnia keeping you from getting a healthy night's sleep? Rediscover the peaceful joy of solid slumber with these new expert solutions.
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10 Dog Training Tips to Stop Bad Behaviour | Reader's Digest
Trying to break a bad doggy habit? Get your pup on the right page by taking some basic tips on how to train your dog.
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7 Warning Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis | Reader's Digest
Suffering from frequent aches and pains? You could be developing rheumatoid arthritis. Discover where and how rheumatoid arthritis could affect you.
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13 Reasons To Visit Hawaii in 2013 | Reader's Digest
Paradise? Definitely. But there's more than simple sun and sand to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Here are 13 reasons you need to start planning your 2013 Hawaiian vacation.
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30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself
As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Nothing could be closer to the truth. But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back.
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Canada's 8 Greatest Burger Restaurants | Reader's Digest
Extra greasy or über healthy, creative gourmet with scads of cool toppings, or just a plain classic cheeseburger… the sky’s the limit when it comes to the possibilities between the buns. Grab some fries, don't forget the ketchup and bring extra napkins for Canada’s best hamburger restaurants.
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