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David Suzuki
For more than three decades, it has been the primary work of this renowned geneticist to remind us that humans are simply one part of the environment and linked to every species on the planet.For more
Kitchen Corner: A Bunch of Flours
Coconut? Amaranth? Teff? When it comes to choosing a gluten-free flour, the choices are seemingly endless. However, not all flours are created equal.Swapping standard all-purpose flour for something f
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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
Skin Care
Children are especially sensitive to the chemicals found in personal care products. Reduce kids\' chemical exposure by using organic skin care products.Children are especially sensitive to the chemical
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
The Basics of Eating Before or After an Intense Walk
Knowing whether or not you should eat before a workout can be tricky — some believe eating a small bite provides extra energy, while others swear by fasted cardio and want to avoid side effects
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
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
Noise Pollution
We all know about the dangers of environmental pollution—but what about noise pollution? Noise caused by construction, traffic, trains, and airplanes can negatively impact our health. Read on to find
Negative Ions
Allergies, depression, and asthma - what do these have in common? Researchers have been conducting experiments to alleviate or cure these with negative ionAllergies, seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
Is Sport Food Junk or Does it Enhance Performance?
It seems like an easy choice: If you want to perform well, grab some sport food to fuel your training. Sport foods are bars, drinks, meals and gels specifically designed and packaged to provide
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
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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
Meatless Monday: Cauliflower Steaks with Tomato Herb Relish
Roasted to perfection, these show-stopping \"steaks\" are a must for Meatless Monday.Cauliflower might seem bland. It might seem boring. But when cut into thick slices, roasted to caramelized perfection
Diet for Clear & Glowing Skin
Lifestyle factors play a major role in maintaining healthy skin. Diet, including food and drink, provides nutrients for the optimal functioning of your skin.In recent years it has become clear that li
8 Common Walking Mistakes That Lower Your Calorie Burn
Just 30 minutes of walking a day has been shown to help reduce stress, improve mood, increase bone density and more. But turning a walk into a workout — and amping up the calorie burn — requires
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
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
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
Iridology
Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Practitioners of iridology may use i
Melatonin
Not only is melatonin the biological timekeeper for our bodies, responsible for the wake/sleep cycles, but it also has a close relationship with cortisol, our stress hormone. Insomniacs, shift workers
How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off, According to a Doctor
Losing weight isn’t easy, but dropping pounds — whether a little or a lot — is one of the most common health and fitness goals. According to a CDC survey conducted from 2013–2016, nearly half of
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Healing Foods
These recipes are designed to enhance nutrition and address some of the issues that may arise in the overwhelming world of cancer treatment. Navigating a cancer diagnosis, let alone weathering the tre
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
6 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Working Out
Given the growing impact of global climate change, it’s no surprise more and more people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint in ways big and small, from using metal straws to carrying yo
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
Imagine this: You decide it’s time to make a concerted effort to lose weight. You start exercising regularly and embark on a healthy eating plan. The time comes to check in on your progress, so
Volumetrics Diet: What You Need to Know
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HEALTH
Man Enough to Moisturize
Metrosexual men have long looked after their skin, but now it seems even the most rugged of males care. Try these mens skin care tips and take care of your face.Metrosexual men may have long looked af
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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
Another reason to avoid farmed fish
Increased fish farming is straining conventional feed ingredients. Will reliance on pesticide-laced vegetable feed instead lead to possible pesticide residue in fish?As if we needed one more reason to
Are You a Bellyacher?
Are you among the almost 30 percent of Canadians who has upper gastrointestinal complaints? You may also be one of almost half of these bellyachers who identify this problem as heartburn.Are you among
6 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Halloween
Whether your kids love Halloween, or just the kid in you does, follow these six tips to make it as spooktacular as possible!Whether your kids love Halloween, or just the kid in you does, follow these