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SIMCOE, MARCH 9, 2012 – Is multi-grain the same as whole grain? Is sea salt better for you than table salt? Should you stay away from carbs if you’re trying to lose weight? The Dietitians of Canada are using March, which is Nutrition Month, to answer these questions and bust other popular food and nutrition […]
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SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Health officials say the local influenza season has officially begun. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit received notification of its first lab-confirmed case of influenza, or the flu, and is reminding residents that the flu shot is their best source of protection against the highly contagious disease. “Immunization is very effective […]
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SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 – Illnesses are quickly passed between family members in a home, or coworkers in a workplace. For teens, their high school is their workplace, and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants to ensure local students are protected from a number of serious diseases. “With so many people in the hallways, classrooms and […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – People living on low incomes in Haldimand and Norfolk counties will find it more of a challenge to afford to eat a healthy diet this year. According to the 2011 Nutritious Food Basket survey, conducted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, it costs a family of four $740.73 per month to […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is offering a Perinatal Bereavement Support Program for family members who have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, stillborn, neonatal or infant death. The loss of a baby during a pregnancy can lead to waves of grief that can continue to hit individuals months, or […]