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Make-Ahead Breakfasts

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You can\'t use the excuse that you don\'t have time to eat breakfast. With these make-ahead recipes, you can grab a healthy brekkie-to-go in no time.With the leisurely days of summer over, it’s time to

Walking More Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Science

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Getting enough sleep is important for maintaining healthy energy levels, proper hormonal balance and aiding weight loss, yet an estimated 30% of American adults sleep fewer than six hours per ni

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Kitchen Corner: A Bunch of Flours

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Coconut? Amaranth? Teff? When it comes to choosing a gluten-free flour, the choices are seemingly endless. However, not all flours are created equal.Swapping standard all-purpose flour for something f

Wildlife Wednesday: Golden Parakeet

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No, Big Bird never had any little brothers or sisters (that we know of, at least). Golden parakeets are real - and really brightly coloured!No, no one’s showing anyone how to get to Sesame Street, and

The Science of Feeling Great

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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

5 Tips For Easing Back Into Gym Workouts

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Gyms are slowly and carefully reopening across the country. If you were an avid gym-goer prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, you’re probably chomping at the bit to get back into your workout routine

Rice Bowls

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From sandwiches to salads, dishes with layered components are a regular fixture in most households. That’s why it’s time to embrace rice bowls. Start with a pile of nutty-tasting wholegrain rice as yo

The Upside of Ulcerative Colitis

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Some health conditions are a little classier than others. My friend has a plastic leg called Ursula, which she’s removed and chastised for not performing well in Pilates–now that’s classy. My disease

Bald and Beautiful

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Most of us take our hair for granted. Only when we’re faced with losing it do we realize how important it is to our self-esteem. It’s our \"crowning glory\" and we define ourselves by its colour.Most of

Shine for Spring

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Spring is a time of renewal and revitalization. Why not let this season inspire your daily skin care regimen? Take some time to relearn skin care basics.Spring is a time of renewal, revitalization, an

10 Walking Challenges to Keep it Exciting

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If you’ve established a regular walking habit, you’re probably meeting your daily and weekly physical activity goals and feeling healthy and active. Some people don’t mind following the same wal

How to Build a Home Gym on the Fly

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With many gyms across the world closed for the foreseeable future, people who never exercised at home are scrambling for the right equipment and tools to get an effective workout from their livi
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New Beauty Trends

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Are you up on the latest beauty trends? Natural skin care products are going head to head with conventional cosmetics\' BB and CC cremes, facial serums, and oils.Think natural products can’t compete wi

Join the Blue Dot Movement

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The Blue Dot Movement protects our right to a healthy environment. Discover the work it\'s doing, and how you can help.When I was a child, summer vacation meant jumping in my family’s white Volkswagen

Age-Defying Antioxidants

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Though aging may be inevitable, how we age depends on how we treat our bodies and our skin. With proper care and nourishment, skin can remain healthy and beautiful well into the later years.Aging is i

Fake Don't Bake

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We\'re all aware that baking in the sun can cause cancer and premature aging of skin. Tanning beds are no better. The safe answer for your lily-whites is to use a self-tanner. Sunless tanning products

Homemade Ice Cream

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Nothing says summer like a heaping scoop of chocolate-chip cookie dough in a waffle cone. Although it takes a little longer than lining up at your local shop, making homemade ice cream allows you to n

Protect Your Skin

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When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing we want is skin to match. Read on for tips to protect your skin from the harsh winter elements.Cold weather, low humidity, and sun exposure all pl

A chance to Change

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The time has passed too quickly. I entered into this life makeover hoping for quick and significant results. But I now see that such expectations require more commitment than I’ve been able to devote.

For Brighter, Youthful Skin …

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To achieve radiant, youthful skin, use natural skin care products that promote brighter skin. Buff away dull, aging cells with an exfoliant once or twice a week.As we age, many of us are discovering t

Does Standing Burn Enough Calories to Aid Weight Loss?

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Fans of standing desks say they can help you get out of your chair more throughout the day, counteracting the negative health effects of too much sitting. But when it comes to weight loss, a sta

Is Salba the New Black?

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Salba is not really new. Salvia hispanica L. is a variety of an ancient plant species called Chia. The Aztecs used Chia as a staple in their diet, believing the seed possessed mystical energy and supe
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Spring Clean-Go Green

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During a recent curbside conversation with my neighbour, Shawna, she mentioned that she had been busy with her annual spring cleaning blitz.During a recent curbside conversation with my neighbour, Sha

L-theanine

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Job pressures, family responsibilities, financial pressures, traffic, and time management are just a few of the stressors most of us face on a daily basis. Prescriptions for drugs that are supposed to

Top 5 Natural Health Trends for 2015

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The Canadian Health Food Association has just released their 2015 list of natural health trends - so let’s make this year the healthiest one yet!With 2014 officially a thing of the past, many of us ar

Kitchen Corner: Curious about Cactus?

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Don’t wuss away from cactus. Scary-looking cactus leaves are as yummy and versatile as a green bean, but don’t hold back any punches when it comes to nutrition.Are you afraid to pick up cactus? Don’t

Essential Guide to Hydration

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Have you had enough water today? This question is often left out of the nutrition conversation but has an enormous impact on our health and day-to-day function. Our body is composed of roughly 6

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Untangling the Yo-Yo

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In our age of quick fixes and instant solutions, crash weight-loss plans and fad diets seem almost mandatory. Who wants to wait weeks to see results when magazine covers promise that we can melt fat o

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Varicose Veins

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I was sitting and chatting with my friend Tania, when she suddenly interrupted me. \"You shouldn’t sit like that you know,\" she said, pointing at my crossed legs. \"You’re going to give yourself varicos

Build and Track Custom Workouts With “Workout Routines”

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Tracking your workouts is one of the best ways to evaluate your progress, see tangible results, and stick with an exercise regimen. That’s one reason apps like MyFitnessPal and MapMyRun are so p

Should You Choose a Long Walk Over a Short Run?

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When looking to lose or maintain weight, exercise along with a healthy diet is an important part of the equation. The intensity of exercise helps determine how many calories you burn, which is w

No More Excuses

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To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I\'ve designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout