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6 Ways to Lose Weight and Enjoy the Holidays
Food is a natural part of so many of our holiday festivities as we exchange tins filled with cookies and fudge, load up the dinner table with comfort foods and toast the New Year with bubbles. I
The Keto Craze: Does the Diet Live Up to the Hype?
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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
A chance to Change
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 Ive been able to devote.
Wildlife Wednesday: Eurasian Beavers
Did you know that our dam-building neighbours have German (and French, Italian, and Russian) speaking cousins? On this Wildlife Wednesday, lets learn about the Eurasian beaver.They may be the butt en
LA Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
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Cannabis Cosmetics
Hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the healthiest, nontoxic, and abundant sources of oil. Beauty products made from organic, cold-pressed hempseed oil are great for skin, scalp, nails, and hair b
No More Excuses
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
Skin Care Solutions
From acne to wrinkles, every age has its unique set of skin challenges. Thankfully, we can get glowing skin at any age.Countless teenagers dream of acne-free complexions, while 40-year-olds might crin
15 Things Nobody Tells You About Weight Loss
It’s easy to go into a weight-loss journey with all sorts of expectations about what you have to do to lose weight, how you’ll feel along the way, and when you’ll be satisfied with the results.
Wildlife Wednesday: Grey Wolf
They may look a bit like a husky, but these powerful predators are a far cry from their domesticated cousins.They may look quite a bit like a German shepherd or a husky, but these powerful predators a
What Style of Yoga is Right for You?
Think of yoga as a \"choose your own adventure\" book. Determine your goal, and then choose the yoga style thats best for you.Is getting in shape one of your New Year’s resolutions? What about being mo
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Vegan Comfort Foods
Winter\'s chill can leave us craving warm, high-carbohydrate meals. Despite temporarily easing our weather-related woes, these comfort foods can leave us feeling bloated and sluggish. The following veg
This Small Tweak Can Offer a Big Boost to Workout Motivation
These days, most people have heard of body positivity, especially anyone interested in health and wellness. There are even body-positive gyms and workouts cropping up worldwide, which offer safe
Kitchen Corner: Sweets for Your Sweets
This weeks Kitchen Corner rounds up the most swoon-worthy desserts around that are also good for you.What says “I love you” better than something homemade?Whether your Valentine is your lover, your f
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
Morning Glories
Looking to break out of your cereal and hard-boiled egg breakfast rut? Discover how you can jazz up your morning menu while nailing your daily vegetable quota. These recipes take the ho-hum out of bre
Your Guide to Virtual Workouts, Meditation and More
If you’re stuck at home, it’s easy to feel stressed or even depressed. And when those feelings hit, it’s common to find comfort in junk food and TV as you sink deeper into that divot you’ve been
Rejuvenating Oils
Any time of year is a wonderful time for rejuvenation—and that includes creating healthy, glowing skin. One great way to kick-start any skin renewal plan is to begin using a natural skin care oil.Soot
A Good Hair Day
Is your hair doing its own bidding? With a minor change of style and these natural hair care tips and recipes, your hair will look and feel good.Is your hair doing its own bidding? Are you tiring of t
The Perfect Playlist, According to Science
The next time you lace up your sneakers, crank up the tunes. Working out to music can increase endurance, improve performance and reduce the perception of fatigue, according to 2020 research.
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The Performance Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
One diet continuously tops the list when it comes to researched health benefits: the Mediterranean diet. While labeled a ‘diet’ in mainstream media, this is not about restriction. The word ‘diet
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Ready to Walk to School?
This October is International Walk to School Month. Join parents and students all over the world as they park the car and grab a comfy set of sneakers instead!This October, parents all over the world
No Slouching as You Read This: May is Correct Posture Month!
Are you hunching over your computer or smartphone screen as you read this? Sit up straight - May is Correct Posture Month!Are you guilty of hunching over your computer or smartphone screen, perhaps ev
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
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
Whole Grain Noodle Soups
Put away that Campbell’s can and warm up with globally inspired whole grain noodle soups. These five soups are filled with produce and pasta—including gluten-free options—for a complete meal to warm y
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Greens From Land and Sea
Discover exciting new ways to eat your greens--from land and sea.Eat your greens! From our moms to the media, we have repeatedly heard—and heeded—this advice. Obligingly, we toss familiar favourites i
SoLo GI Nutrition gets the Recognition it Deserves!
This year\'s alive Award silver winner of the Consumers’ Choice Best Fitness and Weight Management Product is SoLo GI\'s line of satiating, delicious energy bars.At alive, we’ve always been eager to sha
From Confusion to Clarity
Stephen was considering what looked like a fairly straightforward decision-a move from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver to the quiet peace of a spectacular oceanside home on a nearby island. He felt
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