CanPrev Natural Health Products
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CanPrev Natural Health Products. Based in Toronto, this all-Canadian company has certainly made its mark on the natural health industry in a very short time.
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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
Junk Food is More Expensive than Healthy Food
A new USDA report measures the cost of healthy foods versus unhealthy foods - those high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars - and finds junk food costs more.Does someone you know hit McDonald’
Chocolate
We all love it, but how healthy is chocolate, really? We explore the health pros and cons of this delicious treat.Chocolate has been called the food of the gods, though we tend to think of it more as
A Sneak Peek into alive Listens
Are you considering joining alive Listens, our exclusive online community? Its your lucky day - were giving you a sneak peek inside.Are you considering joining alive Listens, our exclusive online co
Polar Bear Swims
While many people sleep in on New Year\'s morning or nurse a pounding headache, some brave (think crazy?) souls are jumping in frigid lakes, rivers, and oceans ... just because they can. If a polar bea
Become a Citizen Scientist
Grab your smartphone, hoist your binoculars, and observe the natural world around you. You can be a boots-on-the-ground observer/data collector for a local research project.There are scientists among
Bee hotels? Whatever next!
You’d better bee-lieve it, hotels especially for bees are the newest answer to the rapidly declining pollinator bee population.A new kind of luxury hotel is popping up all over Canada. It’s completely
Community Farms and You
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint by eating locally, check out community farms. Community supported agriculture benefits farmers and consumers.With the popularity of the 100-mile and zero-mi
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