Every time I pick up a new piece of business in my work as a writer, it's a little thrill, a satisfying moment that reminds me that I do what I do well. It adds a little perk to my step and makes me feel good about myself.
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Forget expensive 'miracle' creams, you can reduce cellulite with simple changes to your diet as well as a good exercise regiment
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Three tips to help you boost your career and self-esteem by learning to deliver your ideas effectively
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Your ears are up around your eyebrows and your jaw is permanently clenched, so much so that you fear for the integrity of your tooth enamel if a colleague cc's you on one more (insert favourite expletive here) email.
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Celebrity fitness icon Trish Stratus taps into the power of yoga to help you drop pounds and clear your mind!
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Dr. Norm Campbell sees a lot of patients who tell him they eat a healthy diet. Then he checks their blood pressure – and finds a problem. More »What everyone should know about blood pressure