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Have you ever wondered why your dog is staring at you? Unlike many pets, dogs are known to lock onto humans with unwavering focus, sometimes for unnaturally long periods of time.

“Caring for your dog starts with a lot of TLC,” says Shannon O’Reilly, dog lover and owner of Uptown Dawg , Vancouver’s premiere dog daycare and boarding facility.

A five-star dog daycare and boarding facility? Try five paws! “When I started Uptown Dawg in 2005, I wanted to design a fun environment where dogs could stay and socialize safely with other dogs,” says Uptown Dawg owner and founder, Shannon O’Reilly.

“Whenever we treat a disease,” says Doreen Hill of Doreen Hill Acupuncture , “we must approach it at the root.” Doreen explains that in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, meridians are a set of pathways in the body along which vital energy flows.

Doreen Hill, a Registered Acupuncturist of Doreen Hill Acupuncture , specializes in natural, holistic non-invasive anti-aging and beauty treatments.

Modern office workers often find themselves out of balance due to workplace expectations and conditions. Stress, a poor diet, and a lack of exercise only compound the problem.

Doreen Hill spent many years in the corporate world and is familiar with all the aches and pains we feel after a long day. “Pain can be caused by tight, knotted muscles, an injury, or sitting at a desk job all day,” says Doreen.

Did you know that if your eyes are too watery, they may be too dry? Sounds crazy! “The reason your eyes become watery is because the surface of the eye is rough,” says Dr. Errin Bligh, an optometrist at FYidoctors in New Westminster.

Should you opt for laser eye surgery or stick with lenses? We caught up with Dr.

Has your child had his or her eyes checked lately? Early eye exams are an important part of ensuring good eye health for young children, even those as young as six-months old.