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Sochi 2014: From Russia, With Love
I’m feeling the love in Sochi on this Valentine’s Day. It’s not the heart-shaped balloons floating around, or the many
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66 days to change: Are we too busy to be healthy?
This week I had one of those days where it was all a little too busy. And I didn’t like
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Valentine’s Day: Spread the love and support SickKids
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect and each year, about one out of every 100 babies born
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News: Love is good for your heart
Looks like Valentine’s Day is full of all the elements that make for a healthy heart. Turns out, it’s not
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Hockey Night in Sochi
(Photo courtesy of the Canadian Olympic Committee) The Canadian women’s hockey team faced off against their U.S. counterparts last night.
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Sochi 2014: Hanging out at the P&G Family Home
I’ve been spending a lot of time at the P&G Global Family Home here in Olympic Park, a site open
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66 days to change: Sleep tight
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: I don’t get enough sleep. You too? Our little club isn’t quite
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News: Can shivering make you slimmer?
Finally, a reason to appreciate Canada’s long, cold winter. Turns out, shivering and exercise are similar when it comes to
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Staff tested: Bright, bold lip colour
We brightened up a winter day at the office by putting the latest show-stopping lip hues to the test. Find...
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Guest post: Say ‘I love you’ with ethical chocolate
Would you say no to chocolate on Valentine’s Day? In 2004, Canadians spent $278 million on Valentine’s Day chocolate and
Meatless Monday: Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini
Planning for a baby can be (read: is) expensive. Along with buying all the baby stuff and setting up the
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Sochi 2014: A great weekend for Canadian athletes
This past weekend, I got to check out the team figure skating events at the Iceberg Skating palace. It was
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Sochi 2014: The Opening Ceremonies
What a night! I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games last night
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Fitness: What’s a Smart Studio spinning class like?
Earlier this week I, along with BH editors Jen Masseau and Katharine Watts, got to visit a new studio in
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66 days to change: Coping with cravings
A very wise therapist once said to me: ‘Erin, it doesn’t matter what the root of your issues is. What
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News: Added sugars linked to premature death from heart disease
If you think the only thing added sugar does is cause weight gain, think again. A new study shows that
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The Oxford shirt: 5 ways to wear it
The classic Oxford shirt isn't just for the office. Here's how to style it for any occasion
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Sochi 2014: What we’re most excited to see
The Sochi 2014 Olympics opening ceremony is less than 48 hours away. Ahead of the Winter Games we shared what
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66 days to change: The bad day
I got into a little car accident last week. Thank God no one was hurt. I was turning into traffic,
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Report: We can’t treat our way out of a cancer problem
By 2030, about a quarter of the world’s population will have some form of cancer. That’s a scary stat –
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Meatless Monday: Roasted Cauliflower, Zucchini, Potato and Quinoa Tabouleh Wraps with Hummus and Tahini
If you don’t think you’re a fan of cauliflower, I seriously urge you to roast it with a little bit
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Sochi 2014: Countdown to the Olympic Winter Games
The opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games are just one week away, and everything is falling into place:
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Fitness: Dress like an Olympic athlete
The Hudson’s Bay red mittens have become a symbol of the Winter Games to Canadians. Launched in 2009 in support
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66 days to change: With a little help from my friends
The original title of this blog was ‘How Running Saved Me’ but I thought that was a tad dramatic. I
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News: Running is best for breast cancer survival
Is running better than walking? When it comes to exercise for breast cancer survivors, yes. A new long-term study shows
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Hair Glossary: Decoding hair colour
Curious about the difference between the various forms of permanent hair colour. Here's what each means, plus how to find...
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The evolution of home hair colour
Today's new-and-improved home hair colour makes the process easier, faster and more convenient. Here's what's new
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“It works for me!” – Ashleigh McIvor
She’s an Olympic medallist and world champion freeskier, but B.C’s Ashleigh McIvor is passionate about more than just hitting the
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Food delivery services: Healthy meals made easy
Last week I had the opportunity to try out a new service available in Ontario called Mealspirations. It’s a food