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Why You Shouldn’t Use Exercise to ‘Earn’ Your Food
Have you ever said to yourself, “I can only go out for dinner with friends if I go to a 60-minute cycle class first”? Or, “Once I run off 600 calories, I can get my favorite dessert from the bak
Into the Mystery
More and more women are investigating the mysterious world of alternative menstrual products in an effort to align decisions around their monthly menses with the choices they are making in other areas
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One-Sheet-Pan Dinners
A healthy dinner on the table––fast! One-sheet-pan dinners provide complete meals for busy families in 30 minutes or less, with minimal cleanup. Food made in your own kitchen with fresh ingredients wi
13 Morning, Afternoon and Evening Tips for Weight Loss
The first step to successful weight loss is believing in yourself and understanding how small changes over time yield big results. Improving your habits slowly and steadily increases the likelih
Put Food Waste on the Chopping Block
In Canada, we throw away more food per year than sub-Saharan Africa produces. This figure may seem shocking, but there\'s no denying the cost of food waste—nearly $31 billion a year. Learn more about t
Saunas & Spas
Need an excuse to book an appointment? Saunas and spas offer a host of health, beauty, and wellness benefits.Warming up and rejuvenating in a sauna or spa sounds like the perfect antidote to snowy or
Richard Simmons Diet: What You Need to Know
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Winterproof Your Hair
Dry, frizzy, brittle hair? Ah, wintertime. Learn how to coax your locks into submission, naturally.Dry, frizzy, brittle hair? Ah, it must be winter again. But while many of us battle with unmanageable
Now Is The Perfect Time to Start a Mobility Practice
Whether you foam roll during workout warmups or do neck circles whenever you feel a bit of extra tightness, you likely already do some mobility work. But most people don’t make mobility exercise
Hold the Gluten? Here’s Why That May Not Be a Good Idea
\"\"Gluten-free products can be found on store shelves nearly everywhere now. But what goes in when gluten comes out? Jeff
Make Way Mediterranean Diet—for the New Nordic Diet
We’ve all heard of the Mediterranean diet. Now there’s a New Nordic Diet that offers similar outcomes. What makes them so healthy?The Nordic diet, or as its developers refer to it, “The New Nordic Die
The Science of Feeling Great
Most people think of their metabolism as affecting their ability to gain or lose weight. But our metabolism also affects mood and the way we feel. The truth of the matter is that we feel our best when
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Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fiber Types
Your muscles help power your every move — from walking to running to sprinting. And your muscles are made up of countless cells known as muscle fibers. These hard-working muscle fibers are split
4 Steps to Prepare Your Skin for the Fall
How do you prepare your skin for the cold weather? With these 4 steps, of course!There’s no sense denying it—winter is just around the corner! If you’re not careful, with the chilly weather comes chap
The Sounds of Silence
In a world that inhales technology and exhales anxiety, we spend a good portion of our days in an endless, unrestrained orgy of noise. From cell phones bleeping in concert halls to music blasting from
Your Best Summer Skin
Flaunt glowing, healthy skin this summer. Cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and protect your skin so you can put your best face forward.Summer is a time to flaunt glowing, healthy skin. Hemlines are sho
6 Healthy Pandemic Habits That Support Weight Loss
At the start of the pandemic, it was understandably hard to transition from an office space to working from home and figure out how to get in a good workout at home instead of at the gym. If you
6 Fitness Trends for 2015
Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predicted by top fitness professionals.Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predi
Should You Pause Your Weight-Loss Efforts Over the Holidays?
Trying to lose weight any time of year can be tricky. But it can be even more challenging during the holidays. It’s one thing to have a big event to contend with, but the holidays encompass an e
Olive the Benefits
You know about olive oil and its growing reputation as a health-giving food, but have you considered the olive leaf? If your only exposure, thus far, to the olive leaf is to dusty illustrations of anc
Where Have All the Monarchs Gone?
Learn about monarch butterflies, their amazing migration, why they\'re struggling, and what we can do to help protect them.Monarch butterflies are a tropical species, and like other tropical insects, t
Test your B IQ
When we are feeling fatigued or anxious, many of us take vitamin B complex. But B vitamins are more than a pick-me-up. They are critical to a host of metabolic processes, as you will discover in the B
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13 Morning, Afternoon and Evening Tips for Weight Loss
The first step to successful weight loss is believing in yourself and understanding how small changes over time yield big results. Improving your habits slowly and steadily increases the likelih
Should You Stretch Before Walking?
Walking might be one of the most underrated forms of exercise. In addition to benefits like heart health and weight loss, walking can also improve your mood and cognitive health. Even though wal
Kitchen Corner: Get Sweet on Sorrel
You think you know herbs, but have you tried sorrel? If not, you\'re missing out on a world of lemony goodness.Ah, spring. The time when a young man’s—or woman’s—fancy lightly turns to thoughts of fre
10 Tips For Losing Weight on a Budget
If you’re just getting started on a weight-loss plan, adopting a healthier lifestyle can seem expensive. After all, you’ll likely want to invest in new workout gear, a gym membership and a fridg
6 Ways Flexible Meal Prep Can Help You Shed Pounds
Sunday social media can provide such a beautiful sight: An entire counter taken up by hard-boiled eggs, roasted chicken breast, colorful veggies and perfectly fluffy brown rice — all ready to go
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Herbal Iced Teas
A glass of herbal iced tea embodies the quintessence of summer—sweet, refreshing, and over much too quickly. Keep cool with these light, imaginative tea recipes. Both fresh and dried ingredients make
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Healthy Habits for Life: 10 Non-Diet Tips For Weight Loss
Losing weight and keeping it off long-term isn’t about a quick crash diet or detox — it requires creating lasting habits to lead a healthier lifestyle. This can be particularly challenging durin
Look Pretty Amazing
Beauty may only be skin deep, but that\'s a perfectly good reason to put your best face forward.Beauty may only be skin deep, but that’s a perfectly good reason to put your best face forward.Now, where
5 Popular Weight-Loss Plans, Ranked By RDs
When you’re trying to slim down for good, it’s essential to choose an eating plan you can see yourself following for life. To help you find the right fit, we asked registered dietitians to break
Types of Carbs to Avoid Before Working Out
You know by now carbohydrates are an essential component of a good pre-workout snack or meal. After all, carbohydrate-rich foods provide your muscles with easy-to-use energy, so you can fly thro