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Ho-ho-hideous holiday sweaters more popular than ever

Ho-ho-hideous holiday sweaters more popular than ever

VANCOUVER — For years, sweaters bristling with bells, lights, appliqued Santa Clauses, snowmen and reindeer were mocked as the exclusive province of the tasteless at Christmas.
Are those ‘kid friendly’ foods actually healthy?

Are those ‘kid friendly’ foods actually healthy?

Products with reassuring labels may be loaded with fat and sugar
How to skip shopping spree: Make gifts with your own hands

How to skip shopping spree: Make gifts with your own hands

TORONTO — Taking the time to make a simple edible gift, be it a jar of flavourful chutney or luscious chocolates, and wrap it prettily is a special way to infuse a present with a personal touch that’s an alternative to that ubiquitous bottle of wine.

The Doctor Game: Heroin

How would I react if I were dying of terminal cancer and none of the current painkillers could ease my agony? Or if I were suffering day after day the pain of crippling arthritis and no medication relieved my misery? And then I read that addicts were
Global Voices: Let’s take back the F-word

Global Voices: Let’s take back the F-word

‘I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their maker. Those are chilling words from the suicide note of Marc Lepine. Twenty-five years ago, on Dec.
To Your Good Health: Rectal pain no laughing matter

To Your Good Health: Rectal pain no laughing matter

Dear Dr. Roach: I just read your column from R.A., concerning rectal pain. I believe what he is talking about is proctalgia fugax. I have this condition and have had it for many years. It is not serious, but can be very painful.
How to pick the perfect Christmas tree

How to pick the perfect Christmas tree

“‘Tis the season to clog your vacuum, Fa, La, La, La, La, La, La, Prick you tootsies and grab that dust pan. Fa, La, La, La, La, La.
Eric Akis: How to make duck the star of a feast

Eric Akis: How to make duck the star of a feast

I have received several requests recently for an alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner. Several people particularly asked about roast duck. I love roast duck and have no hesitation recommending it for any festive meal.
To Your Good Health: Neuropathy

To Your Good Health: Neuropathy

Dear Dr. Roach: I have peripheral neuropathy symptoms in my feet. I am borderline diabetic and keep it under control by eating right. Also, my legs are weak, and I am doing exercises. I was taking the drug Reglan for a couple of months.
To Your Good Health: Thyroid levels

To Your Good Health: Thyroid levels

Dear Dr. Roach: I have taken the same dosage of Synthroid for several years.