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Bonnie’s Big Ride
I set myself the goal this year of riding a century’100 miles, which is 160 kilometres. Why? In part to
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Top 12 foods to improve your fitness
Your body depends on certain nutrients to fuel itself through a workout, and some foods are better than others at...
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Meatless Monday: Yummy, Healthy Tofu Bowl
Ever since I ate a delicious meal at Fresh on Spadina in Toronto a few weeks ago, I have been
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9 new rules for sunscreen
The arrival of summer signals a renewed effort to wear sunscreen on a daily basis, but are you aware of...
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9 new broad-spectrum ways to stay sun safe
Your skin will stay calm, cool and protected this summer with these great new sunscreens
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News: Heart and Stroke Foundation ends Health Check program
Over the next few months, Canadians will start to see fewer and fewer Health Check-approved products in grocery stores. That’s
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6 Canadian spas to visit this summer
You don't need to travel too far this summer to get pampered. Here are six of the best spas Canada...
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3 cool style innovations for summer
The latest summer gear is lightweight and easy to care for during those busy summer months. Here are three products...
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Beauty news: Rosacea awareness with actress Cynthia Nixon
Recently, I had a chance to chat with theatre and movie actor Cynthia Nixon about rosacea. Nixon (perhaps best known
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Bonnie’s Cycling Adventure in Cape Cod
Life is good when you have sunshine and nothing to worry about for four days but cycling from point A
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Could you survive the Fed Up challenge?
By now you may have seen the documentary called Fed Up. Directed by Stephanie Soechtig, the film challenges everything everything
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Bohemian accessories to brighten your summer
Take the style from beach to street with these free-spirited accessories
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Bohemian-inspired swimwear
Need a new swimsuit? The right one for your shape can boost your confidence, and the season's bohemian styles are...
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News: Tracking Nutrition Trends report reveals Canadians’ habits
Kate Comeau is a registered dietitian and manager of public relations and media for Dietitians of Canada. I got a
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Meatless Monday: Quick and Easy Vegetable Pesto Pasta
On Friday evening I went to a nearby market to get some delicious, fresh food. My fridge was less than
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Why we all need Healthy Me Week
Last month, Active Healthy Kids Canada released its 2014 report card, which, for the first time, compared physical activity among
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5 things you should know about the Prefontaine Classic
Over this past weekend, Best Health, along with select media from Canada, China and the U.S. was hosted in Eugene,
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Get active for Healthy Me Week
Canadian Olympian Mark Oldershaw and Freggie, the Fuel Up! mascot. Earlier today I attended the official kickoff for this year’s
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News: Melanoma skin cancer on the rise in Canada
According to a report released yesterday by the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2014, melanoma skin cancer is one
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Best Health goes to the Prefontaine Classic
I’m both excited and nervous as I write this blog post because (bright and early) tomorrow morning I’m headed to
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News: Hookah is not a healthier alternative to smoking
A night at the hookah bar may not be a safe form of fun, a study published this month finds.
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Meatless Monday: Asparagus and Cheese Risotto
How excited are you that asparagus is in season again? I know I am! It’s one of my favourite ingredients.
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News: A simple way to reduce your salt intake
While you can’t control how much salt is in packaged and pre-made foods (unless you avoid them altogether), you can
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Should you avoid washing your jeans?
Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh made headlines this week for revealing that he hasn’t washed his jeans in over a year.
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Shopping for my perfect jeans at Toronto boutique Over the Rainbow
In the March/April issue of Best Health, we showcased the newest looks in denim for spring; and, our May issue’s
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News: Sleep deprivation in early childhood linked to obesity
A study from MassGeneral Hospital for Children, published in Pediactrics this week, found that chronic sleep deprivation in infancy and
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News: Combine veggies with olive oil to best protect your heart
A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom has found another reason to love olive oil. The findings, which
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Recipe: Chef Corbin’s Healthy Canadian Burger
Who can resist a summer barbecue? Not me. But after speaking with Chef Corbin Tomaszeski I’ll be topping my burger
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News: App could help detect mental health trouble
Worried about a loved one’s mental well-being? There is, of course, an app for that. Researchers at the University of