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How to relieve sciatica pain  Symptoms of buttock, thigh and leg pain, sciatica can be caused by a pinched nerve, a herniated disc injury, it can happen during pregnancy as ligaments get looser and create pressure on the nerve. Treatment at home can include: Moving, ice and heat, or over the
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Peach Panzanella Salad

Equipment: Baking sheet Ingredients: 1 pound day old bread (cut into bite sized cubes)¼ cup honey½ cup olive oil½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper3 Oregold Peaches (pitted and sliced)1 English cucumber (sliced)1 cup raspberries1 cup blackberries1 cup blueberries½ cup thinly sliced basil Instructions: Preheat oven to 425˚ F. Place the cubed bread into […]
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Miso and Maple Pecan-Butter Mochi Cake

This Hawaiian-style butter mochi cake combines the best qualities of both. It has all the nutty richness you expect from pecan pie filling, plus any cloying sweetness gets tempered by the miso. Ingredients PecansVegetable oil (for baking sheet)8 oz. raw pecans, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup1 Tbsp. sugar2 tsp. white or […]
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What is “Freezing”

A look at living with Parkinson’s Described as a brief halt in voluntary movement such as walking, freezing lasts a few seconds to a minute and is most common when negotiating narrow spaces, such as moving through a doorway, or beginning a voluntary movement, such as getting out of a chair.  Speech can also freeze […]
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Extra-Corny Corn Muffins

Active Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesMakes: 12 Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray1½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour1¼ cups (173 g) medium- or fine-grind cornmeal¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. (75 g) sugar2½ tsp. baking powder¾ tsp. baking soda2¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper2 cups fresh corn kernels […]
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Benefits of online forums For people living with dementia, research shows that online forums offer a much needed sense of community and hope. Three key areas were highlighted: 1) Journey sharing and adjusting 2) Supporting each other 3) Sharing creative activities. Get help if you feel down Depression in the workplace interferes with a person’s […]
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Blueberry Cookies

Each and every bite of these blueberry cookies bursts with juicy fruit flavor. Blueberries are mixed directly into the batter, which gives the cookies a stunning natural lavender hue — no artificial coloring required. Finish the batter of these two-bite treats by mixing in white chocolate chips, roasted, salted macadamia nuts, or a combination of […]
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Finding Balance in a Wobbly World Work deadlines are piling up and you have a big client presentation due next week. The kids need to be taken to after school activities and the nanny has gone home sick. As if that isn’t enough you receive a call from your mother to say that your father […]
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Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts

This easy, tasty and creamy vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts is perfect for a quick dinner. Use my Best Vegan White Pasta Sauce as the base, toss some sliced Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, and dinner’s ready. Prep Time: 20 minutes minsCook Time: 20 minutes minsTotal Time: 40 minutes minsServings: 8 servings Ingredients […]
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Caregivers Club  I’ve heard that there’s a way to join an online club through your magazine. How do I find out more about it?  Editor’s Note: Thank you for your interest in Canada Cares newly-launched Caregivers Club. This magazine is the founding partner so the best way to join is to go to our website, […]