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5 Ways to Keep Loneliness From Impacting Your Weight-Loss Goals
We know loneliness is bad for your health. Social isolation (the term researchers use for loneliness) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, not to mention an overall
Winterproof Your Skin
During the winter months, skin often loses its lustre, becoming dry and flaky.When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing we want is skin to match. During the winter months, skin often loses
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Enjoy the Ride
Pregnancy is a physical and emotional rollercoaster. In addition to weight gain, pregnant women commonly experience nausea, hemorrhoids, and heartburn. Natural treatment options can help ameliorate or
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
Spring Clean-Go Green
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
5 Medical Issues That Can Cause Weight Gain
As everyone who’s worked to lose weight knows, it can take a while to see momentum, particularly if you’re making sure to lose at a steady pace. But what about if you feel stuck in the same plac
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
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
The Science of Feeling Great
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
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
What Counts as Moderate-Intensity Walking?
Walking is one of the most simple and accessible forms of exercise you can do regularly. Adding it to your routine can make a big difference in weight control. One study found the average person
5 Signs You’re Eating Too Little For Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, it seems to make sense to cut as many calories from your diet as possible. Unfortunately, it’s possible to eat too little, which not only makes it harder for you
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It's All Elemental
I\'ve been fascinated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more specifically acupuncture, since I was a kid. I was first diagnosed with migraines at a very young age. At that time, the only oth
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
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossa
Parents and Madagascar fans might be familiar with these ferocious predators
On this Wildlife Wednesday, we learn about fossas!Parents and Madagascar fans might be familiar with these ferocious pred
South Beach Diet: What You Need to Know
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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
Facing the Night
When it comes to makeup, it\'s easier than you think to transform a neutral daytime palette into something chic and sultry for a night on the town. The rules for day still apply, but with a twist.When
4 Kettlebell Mistakes You Might Be Making
Using kettlebells is a one-way ticket to feeling like a superhero in the gym. Kettlebell swings are the building blocks of a legit workout. They’re also pretty easy to do incorrectly.
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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
8 Ways to Change Your Set Point Weight
If you ever feel like your body hovers around a certain number on the scale — no matter how much you clean up your diet or ramp up your workouts — it’s not all in your head. When it comes to wei
Life Makeovers
The editors of alive would like to extend thanks and admiration to our two life makeover superheroes, Rob Klettke and Toni Hadgraft, who endured six months of having their lives turned upside down dur
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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
Beauty from Within
Few of us are willing to accept the signs of aging without putting up a fight. Nutricosmetics are today\'s secret weapon supplements for healthy skin.Few of us are willing to accept the signs of aging
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
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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
The Cycle of Life
Cycling has enormous physical benefits. In a one-hour ride, you can work on strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, and, depending on how many car doors you managed to dodge, agility.Cyclin
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Thinking Bee
Giving bees a friendly living space helps to preserve their dwindling populations and inspires them to look after your plants. A happy garden buzzing with little pollinators? Now that sounds bee-eauti
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Bald and Beautiful
Most of us take our hair for granted. Only when were faced with losing it do we realize how important it is to our self-esteem. Its our \"crowning glory\" and we define ourselves by its colour.Most of
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
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
5 Thinking Traps to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
Every weight-loss journey is different, but shedding pounds and keeping them off requires creating sustainable healthy habits with nutrition and fitness. Another thing that can make or break los