by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a splendid (Ontario long-) weekend.
9 Must-Visit Canadian Winter Resorts | Reader's Digest
Travel from coast to coast, and embrace the cool, crisp winter air with this guide to Canadaâs must-visit winter resorts
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The Best Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes | Reader's Digest
These 10 herbs and supplements have shown promise in lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin sensitivity and reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol.
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5 Financial Mistakes That Ruin Your Marriage - Forbes
Research on marriage has shown that couples who are materialistic rate at the bottom of the happiness scale. A recent study by BYU and William Paterson University found that spouses who were BOTH materialistic were worse off on nearly every relationship measure they looked at. It wasnât the lack of money that was the culprit; the authors found that it was materialism itself that created much of the difficulty even when couples had plenty of money.
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5 Financial Moves To Make By 30 - Forbes
If youâre just starting out in your career or if you know someone who is, here are 5 steps to take by 30:
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Exercise With A Cold: Is It Safe To Work Out While Sick?
Usually if symptoms are confined to above the neck, exercising is OK, he explained. But if you're running a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) or higher, skip it.
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Fast Stress Relief - Calm Down Quickly - Oprah.com
Researchers from Australia and England found that in moments of stress, gum chewers felt less anxious and had 18 percent less cortisol (the stress hormone) in their saliva. "Chewing increases blood flow to the brainâwhich may make us feel more alertâand it may also distract us from stressors," says study coauthor Andrew Scholey, PhD, director of the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University.
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Dr. Oz's 7 Signs You're Aging Too Fast - Oprah.com
We all know the telltale signs of aging: crow's feet, wrinkles, age spots. But those are just on the surface. What really matters for your long-term health is how your body is aging on the inside. Keep an eye out for these red flags.
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10 Must-Try Canadian Restaurants | Reader's Digest
Expand your dining horizons by exploring the more interesting establishments on offer from coast to coast
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7 Secrets to Make Your Relationship Last | Reader's Digest
No matter how long you've been together, there are some simple, fundamental rules of the road. Putting them into practice isnât always easy, but it is critical. Make your relationship stronger, and the good stuff â fun, sex, trust, affection â will be better than ever.
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Your birth order personality | Home and Family | Embrace Life | Best Health
Have you ever wondered why you and your siblings seem so different sometimes? Here's what your birth order says about you
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Why Canadian health care is better | Health | Get Healthy | Best Health
I've lived on both sides of the border. Our healthcare system isn't perfect, but from where I sit, it sure looks a whole lot better
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8 surprising heart disease risks | Heart Health | Get Healthy | Best Health
It's well-known that fatty foods, smoking and inactivity are risk factors for heart disease. But new research has revealed some other risks that may surprise you
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