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Being bullied at work? Get help, quick

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Many have experienced being bullied or knowing someone who has been bullied in school. For some parents reading this article, they may be seeing this now with one of their children or a friend.

Crisis, stress and the effects on your health

Posted by Greater Sudbury Northern Life  We either have all been in a crisis or know someone who has.

Women and heart disease: are you at risk?

Posted by Greater Sudbury Northern Life  February is heart month, so it is fitting we discuss this recognized disease in our community.

Witnessing the historical journey of Barack Obama

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  My forty-fourth birthday present this year was the victory of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. I have this warm and fuzzy feeling about him.

Learning to live in the moment - Karen Hourtovenko

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Where are you right now? Are you thinking about what you are doing or what you have to do? Are you thinking about someone or what you need to do tomorrow? Do you worry about what you should have said

Bringing portion sizes back into balance

Sudbury Northern Life  Have you noticed portion sizes have increased over the years?  I can remember as a kid, Big Macs were the big boys at the local Mc D's - well now when you take a look around, there is competition to offer the

Overcoming the season of SAD

It is the time of year that effects as many as 10 per cent of the Canadian population with a sense of feeling low due to the lack of sunlight.

Dealing with burnout

The topic of burnout is not one that many want to talk about and often the early signs are not picked up until burnout is in full swing.

Staying true to the real you

Who is the real you? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Are you happy? Sad? Angry? At Peace? Are you the same person at home as you are in the community? These are questions most of us do not think about, or for that matter want to.

Good sleep, good food and activities important to help children thrive

It is so hard to believe our summer months are over and the kids are back to school. It is sad for yet another season to be over, however great to have a routine to keep us on track. Kids need structure, as well as adults.