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6 Fitness Trends for 2015
Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predicted by top fitness professionals.Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predi
Spring Slaws
Spring is here! Yummy vegetable slaws transition seamlessly into warmer weather.With hearty winter comfort foods now retired and salad season on the horizon, it’s easy to get excited about the textura
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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—
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
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
Brush Up!
Are your makeup brushes harbouring bugs? Are those sponges looking suspect? Great makeup starts with clean beauty products and tools. We use cosmetics to take care of ourselves, but we also need to ta
Rice Bowls
From sandwiches to salads, dishes with layered components are a regular fixture in most households. That’s why it’s time to embrace rice bowls. Start with a pile of nutty-tasting wholegrain rice as yo
5 Issues Standing Between You and Deeper Squats
Squats are undeniably one of the most important movements you can do. Not only do they help you develop a strong lower body and core, but they’re easy to perform both without equipment and with
You Can Lose Weight By Exercise Alone (But It’s Not Easy)
To lose fat, you have to consistently use more calories than you take in. Typically, the best way to do this is to cut calories from your diet instead of relying on exercise alone to do the tric
Dietitian-Approved Tips For Weight Loss With a Busy Fall Schedule
With the changing leaf colors of fall also comes changing schedules. Whether it’s getting the kids off to school, starting a new job, moving to a different city, or simply wanting a “fresh” star
Renew for Spring with Whole Foods
Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your diet. Nutrient-rich whole foods can help speed up your body\'s natural detoxification process, boosting your immune system and calming chronic digestive an
Untangling the Yo-Yo
In our age of quick fixes and instant solutions, crash weight-loss plans and fad diets seem almost mandatory. Who wants to wait weeks to see results when magazine covers promise that we can melt fat o
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Your Do-Anywhere Guide to Stair Workouts
Getting into a regular walking routine is a great way to improve overall fitness and shed pounds. To keep it enjoyable and challenging, it’s a good idea to add variety to your workouts. One grea
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
Wildlife Wednesday: Amur Leopard
If youve ever thought that leopards are gazelle-chasing, savannah-loving Africa natives, then youve never heard of Amur leopards.If you’ve ever thought that leopards are gazelle-chasing, savannah-lo
How to Enhance Your Workouts With Virtual Reality
Just as technology has changed the way we work, consume content and keep in touch with our friends, tech-based innovations have modified the way we exercise. These days, you can livestream class
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
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
5 Popular Weight-Loss Plans, Ranked By RDs
When you’re trying to slim down for good, it’s essential to choose an eating plan you can see yourself following for life. To help you find the right fit, we asked registered dietitians to break
Trans Fat-Free
In the field of natural health, we\'ll probably remember 2007 as the year of trans fat-free - and it\'s about time.In the field of natural health, we’ll probably remember 2007 as the year of trans fat-f
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
Tame the Barbarians
Is your face paying the price for the daily shave? Men, a few simple shaving tips and some moisture-restoring essential oils can give you a baby-smooth face.Whether you are making a fashion statement,
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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
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What is the difference between natural and organic soaps? Is one better than the other? Here\'s what to look for and what to avoid.What’s the difference between natural and organic soap? Is one better
6 Healthy Pandemic Habits That Support Weight Loss
At the start of the pandemic, it was understandably hard to transition from an office space to working from home and figure out how to get in a good workout at home instead of at the gym. If you
7 Summer Strategies to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick
Summertime, with its fresh fruits and veggies and weather that begs for outdoor activity and mood-lifting vibes, should, in theory, be the perfect backdrop for weight loss. Still, “there are man
Richard Simmons Diet: What You Need to Know
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Richard Simmons Diet: What You Need to Know
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Cold Weather
Cold weather can mean aches and pains. But there\'s no need to hibernate! Ease the pain naturally with these tips.Love it or hate it, cold winter weather for many people means aches and pains. Instead
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
Rejuvenate Winter Skin
Has harsh winter weather left your skin dry, cracked, and irritable? To deliver maximum moisture, choose hyaluronic acid and revel in its skin healing benefits.Has harsh winter weather and indoor heat
Exercise your love of nature
Research findings show there are benefits to mental and physical well-being from exercising outdoors in a natural environment over exercising indoors.As anyone who shuns gym workouts for exercise in t