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6 Steps Toward Creating a Behavior Action Plan for Weight Loss
When you’re trying to lose weight, it isn’t enough to simply have the expectation you’ll be motivated to eat less and exercise more. You need a plan that can help you stay focused when you’re fa
7 Non-Scale Fitness Goals That Go Beyond Weight Loss
According to the CDC National Health Survey, about half of all Americans try to lose weight at some point during a given year, making it one of the most common goals. This endeavor can be a heal
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Why Your Joints May Pop and Crack During a Workout
Snap, crackle, pop — does it ever sound like you may have breakfast cereal in your joints as you’re working out? All that popping and cracking is normal to some degree, but there are factors tha
Loaded Potatoes
Transform the everyday spud from lacklustre to centre stage-worthy. These loaded potatoes deliver the goods, both in taste and nutrition. In the world of vegetables, potatoes can be perceived as a lit
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Not all bugs are bad, and good bugs eat bad bugs. Getting to know the bugs in your garden will help you identify the good guys from the bad guys.Not all bugs are bad, and good bugs eat bad bugs. Getti
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
Kitchen Corner: A Bunch of Flours
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
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\"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.\" -Native American Proverb“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”–Native Ameri
Wildlife Wednesday: Sumatran Orangutan
The native peoples of Indonesia and Malaysia call them \"orang hutan,\" meaning \"person of the forest.\" Learn why these \"people\" need our help.While we know these gentle apes as orangutans, the native p
Why Group Workouts (Even Virtual Ones) Are Better Together
Ever noticed how you tend to push yourself harder when you’re working out with a buddy, in a group class or as part of a team? If so, you’re onto something. There’s a psychological phenomenon, k
7 Weight-Loss Tips When Your Schedule Is Out of Whack
Losing weight isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most commonly cited health and fitness goals. A recent survey found 51% of Americans hope to lose weight in 2021. But between balancing work, family
Pumpkin Recycling
Jack-o-lanterns are everywhere this time of year. But what do you do with them once Halloween is over?Now that jack-o’-lantern time is over, what do you do with those giant creepy faces?Turn them int
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Cosmetic Caution
Did you know that the cosmetics you use could also be putting your health at risk? Unfortunately, many toxic chemicals can be found in beauty products.They add a healthy hue to your cheeks, a sun-kiss
Looking for a Healthy Tax Break
Benjamin Franklin famously said, \"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. A coalition of groups involved in natural health products and services would like to ease the burden of the latt
Women and Testosterone
Testosterone has been called the \"hormone of desire for good reason. Without enough testosterone, desire for sex all but disappears. But testosterone also plays other important roles for women-especia
Man Enough to Moisturize
Metrosexual men have long looked after their skin, but now it seems even the most rugged of males care. Try these mens skin care tips and take care of your face.Metrosexual men may have long looked af
Holy Traffic Jam!
Your six-year-old dawdled all morning and now youre stuck in traffic, late for an important meeting. Your heart pumps, your adrenals churn out that stress-induced villain, cortisol, aided by that dou
Get a Walking Workout Without Leaving Your House
It’s no secret walking can be an excellent way to get in shape and shed a few inches from your waistline. Unfortunately, getting a walk in isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Whether it’s a hec
How to Ditch Weight Stigma and Reach Your Goals
It’s not surprising research shows goals like eating healthier, working out more and losing weight are the top New Year’s resolutions. Judging by how notoriously difficult it is to stick with re
5 Simple Ways to Manage Cravings, According to a RD
A sudden overwhelming desire for chocolate or a bag of chips — cravings can pop up out of nowhere and be detrimental to weight loss. However, there are both physiological and psychological reaso
Shea Butter
Has harsh winter weather robbed your skin of moisture? Shea butter\'s bioactive ingredients offer anti-inflammatory moisturizing benefits for your skin, hands, and hair.Shea butter is extracted from th
Why You Still Need Rest Days Between Bodyweight Workouts
Many of us are rediscovering the benefits of bodyweight exercises right now. Since working out at home is a go-to option, you need to use what you have — and what is more convenient, cheap and s
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Is it OK to Walk Outside?
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has dominated headlines and the need to curb the transmission of the contagious virus, aka “flatten the curve,” is clear. However, terms like “social distanci
Beauty Tips for Cancer Survivors
Looking good gives a mental boost to cancer survivors. Our skin care, nail care, and beauty tips will help you look great and put a smile back on your face.After cancer treatment, reclaiming your beau
DIY Bar Soap
This Mother\'s Day, give mom an innovative gift that will both pamper and entertain. Making DIY soap is a fun bonding activity with endless options for customization. Find out how you can start blendin
Get a Walking Workout Without Leaving Your House
It’s no secret walking can be an excellent way to get in shape and shed a few inches from your waistline. Unfortunately, getting a walk in isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Whether it’s a hec
7 Thought Distortions That Sabotage Weight Loss
Losing weight and keeping it off requires making sustainable healthy habits when it comes to nutrition, movement and self-care. Regardless of how much weight you may be looking to lose, a critic
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Connecting with Your Chakras
Where\'d you get the candles? asked my seven-year-old daughter, Emily, as she eyed my brightly coloured chakra candles on the edge of a tall dresser. I thought I\'d hidden them, but they were spotted b
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Have You Got Too Much on Your Plate?
It’s always fun to go out to dine. But restaurant menus can be a hidden minefield of calories and fat disguised as “healthy” fare. Learn how to dine out and eat healthy.It’s easy to eat healthy at hom
Healing the Workplace
In today\'s fast-paced society, we are spending more time at work than ever before. With this comes an increase in work-related injuries such as repetitive strain injuries, muscle and joint pain, and i
Butter Me Up
Remember when peanut butter was innocent? It used to be a kid\'s lunch staple and a favourite comfort food, but lately it\'s taken a bad rap because some people may have serious allergic reactions to it
Science Says: Endurance Exercise Helps Counteract Sitting
For years, we’ve heard warnings about living a sedentary lifestyle, including dire statements that “sitting is the new smoking.” Unfortunately, for many people, sitting occupies the majority of