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The Most Dangerous Fat Is the Easiest to Lose
It’s every weight loss enthusiast’s dream to zap belly fat but, far from pure vanity, there’s actually a reason why having a lot of fat in the abdominal region can be dangerous, especially visce
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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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
Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau is a Canadian whos playing an American gameand hes playing it better than everyone else. Hes a quiet man. When he speaks, he doesnt say a lot. He doesnt brag. He doesnt spout spo
7 Time-Saving Tips for Keeping an Accurate Food Journal
Keeping a food journal is a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy. By logging everything you eat and drink, you learn more about healthy eating and are better able to create a calorie deficit (sli
Essential Guide to Hydration
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
Safe Spooky Makeup
Halloween\'s a scary time, with all the ghosts, ghouls, and mummies lurking around - not to mention all the butylated hydroxyanisol and the triethanolamine!Halloween’s a scary time, with all the ghosts
Kitchen Corner: Teeny-Tiny Hacks to Make Your Kitchen Happy
Simple things are often the hardest; peeling a banana and chopping onions can make you feel monumentally bad at life. Dont worry, youre not alone. Help is here.Ever spend forever scraping the dried-
Is Salba the New Black?
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
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
Fear Not the Pomegranate
This tempting jewel of the fruit stand calls to you, its rotund sphere ranging from a bluish pink to a décor-inspiring crimson red. You circle the fruit aisle one last time, wondering if today\'s the d
How to Reap the Benefits of Walking to Work
Whether you’re an essential worker or your office is starting to reopen, you might consider walking to work as a way to minimize time spent on public transportation. It’s also a great way to up
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Special K Diet: What You Need to Know
\"\"A bowl -- well actually two - of Special K a day just might keep unwanted pounds away. See more weight loss tips pictu
Shine for Spring
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
Wildlife Wednesday: Jaguar
These spotted predators are the largest cats in the Western hemisphere - so it comes as no surprise that people have been fascinated by them for centuries.These spotted predators are the largest cats
Revealing the Chakras
For many of us the words \"Kundalini\" and \"chakras\" are a bit of a mystery. They are part of an ancient yoga practice; discovering more about this mystery is a way of tapping into your spiritual energy
Wildlife Wednesday: Blacktip Reef Shark
Lets take a deep breath, lift our chins, and fish out some interesting facts about blacktip reef sharks.Although they’re definitely not as big as Jaws, the sight of one of these guys (or gals) near a
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 Downside of Sugary Sport Food For Athletes
Athletes need to keep energy levels high during training and competitions — and an obvious, convenient part of that includes consuming sugary sport foods. These sport foods — Think: bars, gus, g
Is Salba the New Black?
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
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
Canada’s Green Energy Future
Fossil fuel extraction and dependence are both major contributors to climate change. Did you know that Canada has many alternative, clean, and renewable options? Discover alternative energy sources de
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Reached a Plateau?
\"I dont get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving.\" This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized w
What are the craziest diet trends of all time?
\"\"Fad diets come and go. At first, dieters swear by the new plan, losing weight and feeling good. Then research emerges
Science Says Walking Helps You Feel Less Anxious
With the global coronavirus pandemic dominating headlines (and your thoughts), it’s almost impossible not to feel a little anxious right now. “It’s a time when all of us are in need of healthy w
Loafing Around
Meatloaf? No way! Everything from lentils to eggs and even salmon can form a praise-worthy mealtime loaf.When most people think of dinner loaves, what comes to mind is ye olde meatloaf. But savoury lo
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
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Escape
Your neck is tense and twisted from a serious lack of downtime. Words like vacation, travel, trip, adventure, and journey pop out from the pages of everything you read. You really need a break.Your ne
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Spooky Colours, Spectacular Taste
Orange is the new black, and black is the new orange in our recipes that feature these Halloween-inspired food colour combos. Black cats. Orange pumpkins. Black and orange are undeniably the colour sc
Knee-Strengthening Exercises
Forget the human condition—knee pain is the one unifying force that most of us have experienced on some level. A sprain, a twist, a dislocation, a bruise; certain acute injuries are unavoidable. But m
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
12 of the Best Workouts For Weight Loss
Whether you’re looking to lose a lot or a little weight, exercise is an important component of any weight-loss plan. But not all workouts are created equal when the goal is shedding pounds. Ahea