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Five things you need to know about Canada's Olympic hockey jersey

(NC) For generations, kids have grown up dreaming about putting on the Team Canada Olympic hockey jersey and representing their country.

At the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, Canadian athletes on the men's, women's and sledge hockey teams will realize their dreams when they slip on any of the three new jerseys that were designed by Nike to showcase Canada's national pride and unique passion for the sport.

Here are five interesting facts about the new Olympic hockey jerseys that you can share with friends while cheering on Team Canada this February:

• The jerseys are incredibly light: With lighter-weight crests, numbers and letters that are heat transferred instead of stitched, the Team Canada jersey weighs just 448 grams and is 15 per cent lighter than those worn in Vancouver in 2010.

• The jerseys are green: Don't worry. While the actual jersey colours are red, white and black, all three versions are made from 73 per cent recycled polyester as part of Nike's commitment to produce performance apparel with reduced environmental impact. In fact, each jersey is made from up to 17 recycled plastic water bottles.

• The jerseys celebrate Canada's rich hockey history: Inside each jersey's collar, you will find 12 gold maple leaves to represent Hockey Canada's total number of Olympic and Paralympic gold medals – eight in men's hockey, three in women's and one in sledge.

• The jerseys are inspired by the past: To help design Canada's jerseys, Nike employees combed the archives of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. In addition, the jersey Team Canada wore in the 1920 Olympics was even brought to the Nike Campus and was one of the inspiration points for the black jersey.

• Prepping for the Gold: The gold piping on the badges and gold maple leaf on the shoulders were included to remind the world of Canada's goal to win gold medals in Sochi.

More information is available online at www.nike.com.

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Don't let bugs ruin your summer fun

(NC)—It's that time of year when families plan fun-filled outdoor adventures like going to the cottage, camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, or horseback riding through the woods. These activities are great for families to bond and create long-lasting memories. Unfortunately, these special moments can be spoiled when pesky mosquitoes and deer ticks invade your fun-filled outdoor activities.

Fortunately, it's never been easier to enjoy an outdoor family adventure and still have dependable protection from mosquitoes and deer ticks. Avon, the creators of the iconic Skin So Soft product line, launched a new bug repellent in Canada last year – Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray II.

Now Avon has expanded its Skin So Soft Bug Guard product line and formulated a product that provides strong and dependable repellency against mosquitoes for up to five hours and deer ticks for up to seven hours. Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray II uses as its repelling agent, Icaridin, which is an effective alternative ingredient to DEET. Some consumers don't like DEET repellents because they have a greasy feel and an odour. The new Avon Insect repellent has a pleasant scent, is non-greasy, has a light, clean feel when applied and also contains ingredients like vitamin E and aloe.

Icaridin has been used worldwide since 1998, and is one of the best selling active ingredients contained in insect repellent products in Europe. The Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray II offers protection when you want to enjoy outdoor activities like walks, evening barbeques and campfires without the nuisance and concern of mosquitoes and deer ticks. It is available through Avon Independent Sales Representatives. More information can be found at www.avon.ca.

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Are flip flops a flop for feet?

(NC)—Nothing says summer like a pair of fashionable, lightweight flips flops, but experts say we should think carefully when we reach for our summer footwear.

“We strongly recommend balancing style and ease with comfort and support,” says Ryan Robinson, a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada. “If you are at the pool or sitting in the back yard, flip flops may be an appropriate choice. But if you are walking any distance, a pair of flimsy, ill-fitting footwear can cause a lot of harm.”

Basic flip flops, he says, lack support and often fit badly, which can lead to strains and pains in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. Unlike walking shoes, which are designed to meet the requirements of the foot and lower limbs, most flip flops do not provide the support, motion control and cushioning required by the foot during walking.

For the committed, however, not all flip flops are created equal. Unlike the bargain-basement brand, some footwear companies design them with the health of your feet in mind. To minimize injury, flip flop lovers should look for ones with supportive footbeds, adjustable straps, thicker soles and deep heel cups to provide the foot with much needed support and protection.

Although these more supportive styles should never be substituted for walking shoes when a long walk or rough terrain is involved, they are a suitable choice for short walks and may reduce the risk of injury compared to regular varieties.

More information on this topic can be found at www.pedorthic.ca .

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How to get your beach body back

(NC)—Warmer temperatures tell us that swimsuit season is just around the corner. Maybe you meant to start shaping up back in January, but it didn't happen. So now you're wondering how to get speedy results.

Luke Corey, a registered dietitian and host of the popular boot camp Achieving Your Summer Body, says, “The good news is that you can be confident on the beach and slim down and shape up in as little as four to eight weeks. By safely losing up to two pounds a week, you could significantly alter your summer body.”

To help you get the body you want this season, Corey offers the following five tips:

1. Write it down to drop a pound: Write your goals down and re-read them regularly. Keep them somewhere in plain view like on your bathroom mirror, on your fridge or as the screensaver on your phone.

2. Know your number: Be safe while losing weight. Understandably, you want fast results, but it's important to understand how many calories you need daily based on your age, sex, height and overall lifestyle. Cutting too many calories and losing too much weight too fast can undermine your health goals.

3. Don't restrict yourself: Allowing yourself to indulge from time to time can actually help you stay on track. If you like soda pop, for example, Corey suggests Coke mini cans, which offer a smaller portion sizes. Love burgers? Consider keeping calories in check by having a slider, skipping the cheese and loading it with your favourite vegetable toppings, like lettuce, onions and tomato.

4. Get moving: It's tempting to see quick results, but working out too intensely, particularly if you've gone from couch potato to fitness fanatic, could put you at risk for injury. If you are a beginner, start with less intense exercises such as brisk walks and go from there. For the more experienced athletes, try adding new activities to rev up results.

5. Start now: Confidence is key, says Corey: "Within one month of healthy eating and regular exercise, you can start to see an improvement in energy levels, a moderate amount of weight loss and some increases in muscle tone," he says. "Together, they will increase your confidence on the beach so it's definitely worth getting started now."

More health and wellness tips are available online at www.completehealthandnutrition.ca.

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