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What is rhabdomyolysis? What to know about the rare ‘leaky muscle’ syndromeIt's relatively rare, but when it does happen, it's painful and potentially life-threatening.LifestyleJul 19, 2020
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Do you need a mask to exercise indoors?The gym is going to look a lot different amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.LifestyleJul 18, 2020
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Coronavirus took their lives. Here’s how their families will remember them“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" — Thomas Campbell.CanadaJul 18, 2020
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Princess Beatrice marries fiancé in private ceremonyRoughly 20 people attended the ceremony in accordance with 'government guidelines' due to COVID-19, Buckingham Palace confirmed.LifestyleJul 17, 2020
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Flu deaths rise when a city gets a new pro sports team: studyThe findings could have implications for pro sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.LifestyleJul 15, 2020
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Schools reopening may lead to outbreaks, but we can’t afford to keep them closed: expertsIncreased community transmission is expected when schools reopen, but experts say that's not necessarily a reason to keep them closed.LifestyleJul 15, 2020
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Who cares about coronavirus? How different generations are dealing with the pandemicNew data suggests the younger generations have been taking fewer precautions than older age groups in curbing the spread of COVID-19.LifestyleJul 13, 2020
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Changing logos is a start, but experts say racialized brands need to do even moreThe figure of Aunt Jemima 'makes conversations of real Black women who were enslaved difficult for people to understand,' one expert said.LifestyleJul 12, 2020
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Coronavirus can be airborne, but that’s not how it typically spreads: expertsExperts say doctors have always known that airborne transmission plays a role in the spread of the novel coronavirus.HealthJul 11, 2020
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COVID-19 lockdown is tough on kids. Here’s what parents can doKids across the country have been cooped up at home for months now due to the novel coronavirus, and some experts worry the pandemic may have physical and emotional implications.LifestyleJul 10, 2020
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Nausea, diarrhea are now official symptoms of COVID-19: CDCThere are now three more symptoms of the novel coronavirus listed by the CDC.LifestyleJul 8, 2020
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Can I refuse a temperature check? What to know about the COVID-19 screening toolDr. Theresa Tam said 'temperature taking is not effective at all' in May, but some businesses have implemented the measure anyway.LifestyleJul 7, 2020
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Mask myths, debunked: No, wearing a mask won’t ‘shut down’ your immune systemOnly once the majority of Canadians wear a mask in public will the measure 'really help mitigate the havoc that coronavirus has caused,' one expert said.LifestyleJul 6, 2020
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Bars and nightclubs will be breeding grounds for COVID-19: expertsIt will likely be a while before nightclubs and bars can return to normal amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.LifestyleJul 5, 2020
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Students are taking a gap year because of COVID-19: ‘It won’t be a normal first year’For some students, the novel coronavirus pandemic has thrown a major wrench in their school and long-term career plans.LifestyleJul 4, 2020
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People with disabilities, autism carry a heavier pandemic burden, advocates sayPeople with intellectual disabilities and autism are dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than other people in the U.S., and the situation is likely similar in Canada, advocates say.LifestyleJun 29, 2020
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You might be wearing your mask, gloves wrong. How to use PPE properlyPublic health officials highly recommend that you wear a mask when you leave the house if you're not going to be able to practice physical distancing.LifestyleJun 28, 2020
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Kindergarten to Grade 12: What schools could look like in September, by regionMasks? Smaller classes? Days at home? Questions remain about how the average classroom will look in September.LifestyleJun 27, 2020
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How many people can I see at once? Coronavirus social rules by regionThe federal government continues to emphasize the need for physical distancing, good hand hygiene and staying home as much as possible.LifestyleJun 27, 2020
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Can I go to another province? The latest coronavirus travel restrictions, by regionFor months, most interprovincial travellers have been required to self-isolate. Now, restrictions are slowly lifting.LifestyleJun 25, 2020
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What are ‘cappers’? What parents need to know about the dangerous online predators'Cappers' typically start talking to kids on popular social media platforms like Snapchat or Instagram, but things can escalate quickly, experts say.LifestyleJun 24, 2020
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60% of Indigenous people say mental health is worse due to COVID-19: surveyA high number of Indigenous people reported symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder, according to the data.LifestyleJun 24, 2020
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Can I take a road trip this summer? Here’s which provinces are open to touristsTravel this summer may be possible, after all.LifestyleJun 23, 2020
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Planes, salons and grocery stores: Companies that require face masks in CanadaIt's well within the rights of a company to refuse a customer if they aren't wearing a face mask, a business law expert says.CanadaJun 22, 2020
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Racialized groups in Canada will ‘lose’ in the post-pandemic economy. Experts aren’t surprisedThe majority of Canadians (59 per cent) are optimistic all groups will be included equally in the recovery process, but experts say it's unlikely.LifestyleJun 21, 2020
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