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Grape Expectations
Choosing the right wine can seem utterly daunting to the uninitiated. A quick trip to the wine shop can turn into an ordeal as you ponder the immense diversity of choices on offer.Choosing the right w
How to Create an At-Home Fitness Retreat
It’s likely we won’t be going on a typical vacation, let alone an organized fitness retreat, anytime soon. But since we could all use a break, going on a fitness retreat from home sounds like th
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9 Snacking Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Trying to Lose Weight
There’s something so good about a stellar snack. At its best, it can be the ideal pick-me-up prior to, or after, a really tough workout or a way to keep your blood sugar and energy levels stable
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
Can't Sleep?
Do you have difficulty falling asleep, sleeping through the night, getting back to sleep after waking, or waking refreshed? Youre not alonelack of sleep affects about one in seven Canadians. (Makes
Wildlife Wednesday: Bongo
No, were not talking about the drums - were talking about the masked antelope that roams Africas forests. On this Wildlife Wednesday, we learn about the bongo.No, we’re not talking about the drums—
Give Dry Skin the Brush Off
Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough, I was starting to feel like an armadillo. I was advised that a dry brushing treatment was just what I needed.Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough,
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
Skinfully Soft
If youre like most women, you have a cabinet full of squeeze bottles and pump-tops whose contents attempt to mimic an ocean breeze or a vast field of lavender. Are all those different kinds of lotion
From AMRAP to RPE: Workout Acronyms to Know
With so many acronyms being thrown around all the time, talking about fitness can be like learning a secret code. However, once you’ve cracked the most common ciphers, you’ll be able to speak “f
Planned Obsolescence
There’s no denying that Australians love their stuff—after all, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, each one of us threw out an average of 2100 kg of stuff in 2007. Unfortunately, a sign
The Difference Between Forward and Reverse Lunges
Forward and reverse lunges may simply look like mirror images of the same movement, but there’s more to these leg-strengthening exercises than meets the eye.
Though forward and reverse lunges ha
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Sun-Kissed Skin
The sun can be your skin\'s worst enemy. So use these natural and non-toxic sunscreens and stay safe while enjoying your summer.The sun can be your skin’s worst enemy. It can encourage premature aging
How to Stay Healthy and on Track With Your Health Goals on Vacation
It has been a year full of “pivots,” not just at work and home, but with our health and how we take care of ourselves. Whether you’ve developed a new meditation routine, learned to make every br
Are Resolutions Just Another Form of Procrastination?
New Year’s resolutions are infamously difficult to stick with long term. In fact, more than half of us give up on our goals before January 31, one survey shows.
This is where pre-resolutions, or
Everyman's Cancer?
Bill is 50 years old and had prostate surgery a year ago. Radical retropubic prostatectomy is typically performed on men with early-stage prostate cancer. Several months ago Bill had his nine-month po
The Nail File
At-home nail care - pampering and nourishing - can prevent cracking and splitting and improve overall nail health.Whether we like them long or short, polished or au naturel, our nails are a beautiful
What’s the Risk of Going Back to Group Fitness Classes?
Online fitness classes have helped you stay fit — and sane — since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but using your living room as a fitness studio was meant to be a temporary fix.
As states start li
Chocolate
We all love it, but how healthy is chocolate, really? We explore the health pros and cons of this delicious treat.Chocolate has been called the food of the gods, though we tend to think of it more as
Drawing a Fine Line
Toronto-based makeup artist Lisa Aharon offers surefire tips on how to apply natural eyeliner with a modern touch.Who knew a modelling class would change my life? Not because of a globetrotting career
Weight-Loss Strategies That Work While You Sleep
So many weight-loss strategies require focus and attention, like eating right and moving often. But what if a few of them could be set on automatic, including when you sleep? Although you can’t
10 Simple Changes That Lead to Weight Loss
Recent research published in Obesity shows what successful MyFitnessPal users know to be true: Small, simple lifestyle changes, aka micro-goals, can boost your likelihood of losing weight and ke
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Love is in the Air
Valentine’s Day celebrates romantic love between two people, with roses and chocolate traditionally given as giftsValentine’s Day celebrates romantic love between two people, with roses and choc
Returning to Learning
Returning to the halls of formal learning can be intimidating for mature students. But more and more older students are switching career paths, learning new skills, or pursuing their dreams.September
Wildlife Wednesday: Golden Parakeet
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
Find Your Voice
Something bothering you? Do something about it. It sounds simple, but activism is all about standing up for what you believe in. This can occur in many forms, whether online or in your local community
New Beauty Trends
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
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L-theanine
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
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Fire in the Belly
After five months of driving all over town to be tested by specialists in the field of holistic health, working out at the gym and at home, trying new foods and supplements, and saying farewell to old
Kitchen Corner: Curious about Cactus?
Dont wuss away from cactus. Scary-looking cactus leaves are as yummy and versatile as a green bean, but dont hold back any punches when it comes to nutrition.Are you afraid to pick up cactus? Don’t
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
5 Dieting Pitfalls to Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight
The new year is a great time to check-in with your goals and set new ones, but it’s important to remember you can make small changes to improve healthy habits, create (and reassess) goals any ti