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April 15, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 10 Facts About Springtime Allergies Tis the season to be snotty, itchy and sneezy. Springtime should be about warm weather and outdoor actives, but for some, it only means annoying allergies.  Continue reading... Why Anxiety Is Ageing You How These Celebrities De-Stress The Worst Foods For Your Bones Kate Middleton Loves What TV Show?! H7N9 Flu Forces WHO In 'New Territory' Birth Control Recall Expanded 10 Fitness Trends For 2013 Canadian Kids Love Marijuana The Most Do You Text A Lot? It Could Mean You're Shallow MARNI SOUPCOFF The Week in Review: Don't Stop Asking Why Rehtaeh Parsons Died This week, it seemed the entire country was focused on the suicide of Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons. The alleged conscienceless cruelties that now seem inextricably linked to her death have disgusted and sickened so many that Rehtaeh may one day be remembered as the young woman who made us confront our shameful moral and legal deficits -- and do better. Blogger Anne Therriault wrote that when she read Rehtaeh Parsons' story, she couldn't help but wonder, "Where the f**k were all the grownups?" It's a very good question. One that we should keep asking loudly and often. Continue reading... DANYAAL RAZA In Canada, Wealth Still Equals Health The gap between rich and poor in Canada is growing. What is indisputable to those of us working in the health care sector is its effect on health of Canadians. Health is a concern common to all, regardless of political affiliation, and does not exist in isolation from this growing problem. Evidence continues to mount that rising income inequality is contributing to the deterioration of the health of all people in Canada, regardless of their income level. As a family doctor who sees the impacts of public policies on the front lines, I find myself nodding in agreement to calls to action. The time for leadership on this issue has come. Continue reading... NEIL SEEMAN Men Not At Work: The Upside of Unemployed Dads Dad was once the ATM; he's less absent now, more engaged in family life. As women "lean in" to the workplace and assert themselves, as they should, men are leaning out. This wreaks uncertainty on the economy, but there is a star of brilliant light looming over the ocean, visible in the ever-rising storm. Continue reading... DAIN WALLIS Why Pushing Yourself at the Gym Pays Off Are you more out of breath after walking, or after sprinting? After lifting a 5 lb weight or a 50 lb weight? This is why intensity is important. The harder you push yourself, the more oxygen you require, the more calories you burn. If you're working out and you're not sweating, consider increasing the weight. Continue reading... MARGARET PAUL, PH.D. I'm So in Love -- Or Am I? 10 Experiences That Signal You Are in Love "How do I know when I'm really in love?" "What does it mean to be in love?" "I think I'm in love, but then I have doubts." Such a big question! And we all wish there was an easy answer -- a formula we could follow to determine if we are in love. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.