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The fear that eats at teens: the spectre of assault leads to anxiety and depression

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The Paul Bernardo's double murder trial has highlighted the hidden fears of young women. Why today's girls and young women are so fearful of assault, and what can be done to help them, is discussed. In Canada, a sexual assault occurs every 17 minutes. Pros and cons of self-defense skills are discussed.

Author: Chisholm, Patricia, Wickens, Barbara, Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Psychological aspects, Usage, Personal narratives, Women, Crimes against, Self defense (Personal safety), Assault and battery, Stalking (Criminal law), Stalking, Self-defense for women, Bernardo, Paul, Self defence

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How much exercise is really enough?

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Research clearly indicates that people with sedentary lifestyles have a greater incidence of many heath problems including heart disease and cancer. However, research has been unclear about how much exercise is needed to reap significant health benefits.

Author: Chisholm, Patricia, Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Health aspects, Management, Risk factors, Diseases, Exercise, Salt, Salt (Food), Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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Sick of work: finding out why some offices make people ill

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Poor ventilation and indoor air quality can cause people to suffer physical problems. Several cases of sick building syndrome in Canada, and ways to reduce the symptoms are described.

Author: Chisholm, Patricia, Wickens, Barbara
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Causes of, Indoor air quality, Sick building syndrome

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