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Inline skating is a great aerobic workout that the entire family can use to help stay in shape. Some people enjoy taking long leisurely skates, while others use inline skating for intense cardiovascul
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
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts
You can\'t use the excuse that you don\'t have time to eat breakfast. With these make-ahead recipes, you can grab a healthy brekkie-to-go in no time.With the leisurely days of summer over, it’s time to
Posturing for Success
You take a final look in the mirror before leaving for your morning jog. Rounded shoulders droop back at you. You ask, \"Why? You always sat up straight when told, remained physically active, and even
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
Homemade Ice Cream
Nothing says summer like a heaping scoop of chocolate-chip cookie dough in a waffle cone. Although it takes a little longer than lining up at your local shop, making homemade ice cream allows you to n
3 Metabolism-Boosting Micronutrients For Weight Loss
When it comes to boosting your metabolism, every grocery or drug store carries plenty of weight-loss supplements that make bold claims, but there’s a better place to direct your shopping cart: t
Why Group Workouts (Even Virtual Ones) Are Better Together
Ever noticed how you tend to push yourself harder when you’re working out with a buddy, in a group class or as part of a team? If so, you’re onto something. There’s a psychological phenomenon, k
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
Emu Oil
While it often seems that a beauty miracle is invented daily, it\'s refreshing when a new discovery turns out to be as old as the hills. When it comes to health and beauty aids, you\'d be hard-pressed t
How Water Weight Affects Weight Loss
When you’re working toward a weight-loss goal, stepping on the scale and discovering you’re a few pounds lighter can motivate you to keep focusing on healthy habits. However, fluctuations on the
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
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New Beauty Trends
Are you up on the latest beauty trends? Natural skin care products are going head to head with conventional cosmetics\' BB and CC cremes, facial serums, and oils.Think natural products can’t compete wi
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
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
Do Late Workouts Really Mess With Sleep?
Sleep and exercise have a mutually beneficial relationship.
Exercise, for example, tends to help you sleep better. “If you exercise at any point during the day, it’s going to improve your sleep
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
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
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
7 Ways to Change Your Workouts After You’ve Reached Your Weight-Loss Goal
So, you’ve reached your weight loss goal. Now what? Well, maintaining your weight loss can be tricky. When it comes to changing your nutrition plan, it’s a good idea to add food back slowly. At
Ways to Simplify Your Diet For a Performance Boost
Athletes are inundated with information on how to train and recover; they don’t need the added pressure of dietary information overload. Food choices affect performance, but too often we get cau
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
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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
Extreme Frisbee
Had enough of playing Frisbee with your dog? Want to toss that disc with people who, like you, love the exhilarating feeling of pushing their bodies and working as a team? Then, ultimate Frisbee may b
Is Lectin-free the New Gluten-free?
\"\"Grains and beans are high in lectins, until they\'re properly cooked. syolacan/Getty ImagesThree-time Grammy winning a
10 Ways to Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder
Bodyweight workouts are convenient and effective, particularly if you’re working out at home or outdoors without access to equipment. But as you get fitter, your body adapts and gets better at t
Looking East
I have always struggled with skin breakouts, and no matter which expensive cleansers and medications I have used, the acne always came back. Like many people I expected to be plagued my whole life wit
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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
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The Ins and Outs of Muscle Soreness and Recovery
Few things feel more rewarding than finishing a workout. But just because you’ve stopped running, lifting or HIIT-ing doesn’t mean your body is done working. In fact, while you’re getting into t
From AMRAP to RPE: Workout Acronyms to Know
With so many acronyms being thrown around all the time, talking about fitness can be like learning a secret code. However, once you’ve cracked the most common ciphers, you’ll be able to speak “f
8 Small Changes to Improve Your Health This Summer
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, it might be time to re-evaluate our health routines. Summertime is often when we recommit to our healthy eating plans, so
Soothe Winter Skin
Avoid dry winter skin by following our tips for moisturizing, following a healthy diet, and protecting your skin from the elements.At this time of year, we’re often greeted with the extra nip of winte