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Lisa Thibodeau

Don't snooze on sleep apnea: a diagnosis changed my life

Don’t snooze on sleep apnea: a diagnosis changed my life

My husband’s snoring was annoying, but it also made me concerned about his health “I’m going to have to smother him with the pillow.”  When my husband and I fi…
By Heather Jones
Don't snooze on sleep apnea: a diagnosis changed my life
11 tips for working through night sweats and hot flashes for a better night's sleep

11 tips for working through night sweats and hot flashes for a better night’s sleep

After surgery to remove an ovary and my fallopian tubes put me into early menopause, I had a hard time sleeping. Being a sleep consultant, I know how to help others en…
By Jamie Contarini
11 tips for working through night sweats and hot flashes for a better night's sleep
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Our favourite products for sleeping better

Did you know that according to research, women need more sleep than men? The Sleep Foundation notes that women “tend to fall asleep faster and spend more time in deep sle…
products to improve sleep
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Make your board cover letter stand out

https://youtu.be/qjqzf6_j4-c After you develop a standout board resume, the magic is in your board cover letter, which is a personal statement of the value you can br…
By Women Get On Board
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My journey to a Disney Princess Half Marathon

I remember the moment I decided that I was going to run a half marathon. The idea was something that had been percolating in the back of my mind for some time. I had trai…
By Jennifer Stewart
Latifa (second from left), CARE Morocco VSLA facilitator, with the Executive of the VSLA and two members of the VSLA. Barbara Grantham/CARE
Latifa (second from left), CARE Morocco VSLA facilitator, with the Executive of the VSLA and two members of the VSLA. Barbara Grantham/CARE

One woman’s reflections on hope for a better tomorrow 

Latifa (second from left), CARE Morocco VSLA facilitator, with the Executive of the VSLA and two members of the VSLA. Barbara Grantham/CARE When I took on the role of…
By Barbara Grantham
Latifa (second from left), CARE Morocco VSLA facilitator, with the Executive of the VSLA and two members of the VSLA. Barbara Grantham/CARE
Latifa (second from left), CARE Morocco VSLA facilitator, with the Executive of the VSLA and two members of the VSLA. Barbara Grantham/CARE
As an athlete, this is why I refuse to be on birth control

As an athlete, this is why I refuse to be on birth control

When I started menstruating around seven years ago, I quickly developed extremely painful periods. My mom, my doctor, and friends around me suggested I go on birth contro…
As an athlete, this is why I refuse to be on birth control
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Embracing the silver: Tudor’s journey with oVertone and letting her hair go grey

The transition to naturally grey hair can be a tough one if you’ve been colouring your hair. Harsh grow-out lines (the notorious “skunk stripe”) can make you want to chop…
By Tudor Robins
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