New reflections on ceilings: tin

When Mathieu Pronovost and his fiancee, Tania Passafiume bought a home in Ottawa's ByWard Market area 18 months ago, they thought they were prepared.

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Get a grip: Cooks with arthritis can master the kitchen with tips — and determination

Face it, we've all had excruciating moments when the lid on a jar of mayonnaise just won't come off.

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Study confirms link between migraines and stroke

People who suffer migraines are about twice as likely as people without the painful headaches to suffer a stroke caused by a blood clot, a new research review finds.

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• Stroke victims could benefit from bat-spit protein
• Stroke risk goes up with each childbirth
• Computer alert warns migraine, asthma sufferers of weather change
• Childhood physical abuse linked to later migraines
• Study review provides hope for migraine sufferers
• Changing weather conditions cause headaches in children, study finds
• Explained: Why light worsens migraines

Tame the closet monster

Help, I Have Nothing to Wear! Janise Flinkman, a personal image consultant/ speaker, will give a workshop on putting together an affordable, attractive wardrobe, June 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Women's Health Resources. The cost is $40. To register, call 403-944-2260 or see womenshealthcentre.ca.

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Calgary woman still struggling through 19-year HR complaint

She was the victim of gossip and rumours; her supervisor called her colleagues and contacts at home after hours in an effort to dig up dirt on her; and she was told there was no room for "a damn woman" in her chosen field.

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