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Doctors don't always take their own advice: Study

By Reuters

When doctors step into their patients’ shoes, their treatment decisions don’t always line up with the advice they give in their clinics, a U.S. survey says.

Older brains less nimble at multi-tasking

By Steve Gorman, Reuters

The elderly have a harder time multi-tasking than young adults because they are far less nimble at switching neurological connections in their brains between activities, according to research released on Monday.

The benefits of single-gender camps

By Carolyn McTighe, Special to QMI Agency

Not all camps are created equal, especially when you consider that boys and girls don't always share the same interests or developmental milestones at the same age.

Experts: Stop thinking about retirement

By JOANNE RICHARD, Special to QMI Agency

Retirement is the "kiss of death." So says expert Keith Davies: Not only is it a fiscal fiasco in the making, it's disastrous in every other way.

Why retirement is passé

By JOANNE RICHARD, Special to QMI Agency

Master yoga teacher Tao Porchon-Lynch is 92 years old. Not only does she teach yoga daily, she also travels out of town in her Smart car presenting yoga workshops.

Moms more likely to pack on pounds

By THANE BURNETT, QMI Agency

If sleeping in and being able to take off on spur-of-the-moment weekend jaunts with new lover Julio weren't enough, mothers of young children now have another reason to hate their single counterparts.

Herbal prostate product recalled in Canada

By QMI Agency

U-Prosta, an over-the-counter herbal product that claims to enhance prostate health, is being recalled nationwide because it contains prescription-only ingredients.

Scientists find way to map brain's complexity

By REUTERS

Scientists say they have moved a step closer to developing a computer model of the brain after finding a way to map both the connections and functions of nerve cells in the brain together for the first time.

App calculates calories through photos

By Bernd Debusmann Jr., REUTERS

Worried about how many calories you are going to consume in that slice of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of fries? A new iPhone application may help.

Last pre-wedding event for William and Kate

By Phil Noble, REUTERS

A large crowd of well-wishers braved a downpour in northern England on Monday to cheer Prince William and Kate Middleton as they took part in their final official engagement before their wedding.

Young designers in Russia forgotten, underfunded

By Nastassia Astrasheuskaya, REUTERS

Underfunded and lacking encouragement, Russia’s young designers say they are struggling to break into the country’s fashion circles, which are still ruled by Soviet-era big wigs.

Spring wardrobe 101

By BRIONY SMITH, Special to QMI Agency

Looking to get the most of your wardrobe as winter turns to spring? We spoke with Tara Wickwire, PR director for Gap, Inc. (in charge of price point-friendly Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic) and got the 411 on 10 key spring pieces. Learn how to mix and match pieces like these for two weeks' worth of outfits.

Mom keeps son's AIDS death secret

By Amy Dickinson, Special to QMI Agency

DEAR AMY: My brother died from AIDS recently, and our mother has instructed me, my sisters and our families to keep the cause of his death secret from other family members, friends and neighbours.

Food matters

By CARY CASTAGNA, QMI Agency

Sugar addiction. Hormonal imbalance. And toxic organs.

Foods that can help prevent Parkinson's disease

By Dr. Richard Beliveau, Special to QMI Agency

Parkinson's Disease is caused by the death of nervous system cells involved in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is essential to maintaining motor function control. While the causes of this disease are still not well understood, recent information suggests that certain foods and beverages could play a role in preventing this degenerative disease.

What's lurking in your mouth?

By MARILYN LINTON, Special to QMI Agency

Let's say you woke up in the morning and blood spurted from your hands. Would you go to work or the ER? Probably not work, says Pickering, Ontario-based dentist Dr. Steven Weiner. "Yet people wake up with bleeding gums and just carry on as if it's nothing. It doesn't make sense!"

Helping your child overcome homesickness

By Jill Ellis, Special to QMI Agency

"I was devastated when my mom dropped me off at the bus," says Abby Gardiner, of London, Ontario. One of her most significant memories of her summer camp experience was the overwhelming homesickness, still colouring her overall impression of an otherwise good experience, even after four decades have passed.

Blueberries battle the bulge?

By QMI Agency

Blueberries are a fat-fighting fruit, says a new study.

Green tea, tai chi help with bone health: Study

By QMI Agency

Green tea and tai chi exercise can enhance bone health while reducing inflammation in postmenopausal women, a new study says.

The shape of things

Royal wedding day etiquette

By Carolyn McTighe, Special to QMI Agency

For average couples who are tying the knot, wedding day etiquette can seem overwhelming. From thank you cards and invitations to attire and vows, the right and proper way to do things is often more stressful than the actual marriage ceremony.

Young man feels like a late-life loser

By Amy Dickinson, Special to QMI Agency

DEAR AMY: I am a 25-year-old guy. Lately I feel a little depressed. I recently ran into an old friend from high school who I stopped talking to when we were teenagers because he and his friends were a bad influence on me.

The beer packaging debate

By JORDAN ST. JOHN, Special to QMI Agency

One of the great difficulties in attempting to be environmentally conscious is the sheer amount of thought that goes into the process. Just take, for example, the question of whether to use paper or plastic bags at the grocery store.

Cropped cuts

Take a shortcut to spring style with a new 'do that's firmly rooted in Hollywood glam. Many hair experts agree that modern variations on the short, pixie crop are spring's top trend.