Murder in Cold Lake: where can abused women go to be safe?

Article Abstract:

The kidnapping and murder of Carol Meredith has brought the issue of domestic violence to the forefront again. She was allegedly taken from her sister's home by her estranged husband Barclay MacFie and later murdered. Activists say cutbacks in services to battered women make them more vulnerable.

Cases, Crimes against, Crime, Murder, Alberta, Family violence, Domestic violence, Meredith, Carol, MacFie, Barclay

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A closer look

Article Abstract:

The skin care industry has touted alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) treatments as a way to look younger, but some claim that the beneficial effects of AHAs are being overstated. The fruit-derived acids bring as much as $80 jar, and treatments such as face peels cost still more.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Product information, Cosmetics industry, Skin, Skin care, Alpha hydroxy acids

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Sick and tired

Article Abstract:

Studies show that people who have an unusual amount of stress in their lives are less capable of recovering from diseases. Scientists believe that while short-term stress prepares the body to fight against threats, long-term stress weakens the body's immune system.

Social aspects, Methods, Management, Quality of life, Stress management, Immunological tolerance, Immunologic tolerance

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