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66 days to change: What’s your excuse?
In the world of social media, there are a lot of inspirational quotes to get you moving. Some of my
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Mental health: What if physical disease was treated like mental illness?
If anything can change your perception of mental illness, it’s this image. The point? It’s just as ridiculous to tell
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Meatless Monday: Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage and Feta
Nothing says comfort food like homemade pasta. I adapted this version from Foodess.com and swapped parmesan cheese for crumbled feta
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Designer spotlight: Laura Siegel
Canadian designer Laura Siegel's modern-bohemian fashions embody global style
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66 days to change: Keeping life fun
Through years of teaching fitness, many students have become friends. One thing that they like about me is I’m a
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Fitness Smoothie: All-Day Energizer
I’ve been participating in N+TC week, which means I’ve been doing a workout each and every day. To keep my
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Wellness tip: How well do you handle stress?
Did you know? Optimists are better at handling stress than pessimists. According to research published in the May 2013 issue
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Winter beauty must-haves
Keep your skin, hair and body looking great through the winter months with these must-have cold weather products
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10 fitness challenges every Canadian needs to try
Calling all Canadians! 2014 beckons with an array of outdoor fitness challenges tailored to every taste and ability - obstacle...
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Fitness: Are you participating in N+TC week?
If you’ve been following me on Twitter, you know that this week I’m taking on the Nike+ Training Club challenge.
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News: End the stigma associated with mental illness
It’s the time of year when many are suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). One in five Canadians will experience
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66 days to change: What’s your kryptonite?
Be honest: How many diets have you tried in your life? I’ve sampled my share: Weight Watchers in my teens,
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5 healthy goals that will save you money
Boost your health without spending your hard-earned cash. Here are some healthy goals that will save you money and get...
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66 days to change: What do you want to accomplish?
The prevailing question as I go on this journey has been: What do you want to accomplish? And though it
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News: The best (and worst) places in the world for healthy eating
We’re very lucky in Canada to have access to fresh produce and clean water – but we’re not the number
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66 days to change: Going cold turkey
When I decided I wanted to get healthy, I got the look. Healthier, eh? The fitness trainer who juices spinach,
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Weight-loss transformation: Woman goes to the gym for 100 days
Need some inspiration to change your life (or hit the gym)? This online video diary will give you the motivation
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Meatless Monday: Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Pickled Jalapeno-Lemon Dressing
This filling, protein-packed salad is one of my new favourites. I found it while browsing Pinterest on a snowy January
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News: Stop asking employees for sick notes, OMA head urges
If your employer asks you for a sick note every time you need to stay home, you might want to
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Sochi Olympics ‘ One Month To Go!
The 2014 Winter Olympic Games are only a month away! Pick up a copy of our latest issue for a
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News: Meditate to beat anxiety and depression
Pregnant women (especially first-timers like me) have a lot to be anxious about. Among the questions I ask myself each
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66-days to change: Finding a happier, healthier me
Happy New Year! Happy New You. Though New Year’s was last week, I know many of you are starting your
Meatless Monday: Roasted Cauliflower and Chard Pizza
In the winter, I tend to get into a food rut. I buy the same ingredients at the grocery store,
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News: Are Canadians failing when it comes to heart health?
Fewer than one in 10 Canadians is in ideal cardiovascular health, according to the new CANHEART health index developed to
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Fitness and health: What are your resolutions for 2014?
There’s always much debate this time of year about whether or not resolutions are worth making. Personally, I think when
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Best Health’s 2014 green beauty roundup
The green beauty business just keeps on growing. Check out these eco-friendly beauty picks in every category
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Fitness: A yogi’s version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
YogaDownload, an online website where you can stream or download yoga classes, recently shared their own version of ‘Twas the
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Must-have base layers for winter fitness
Buy a couple of key base layers for skiing, skating, running and more to keep you motivated (and warm) for...
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News: An apple a day keeps heart attacks away
That old bit of Victorian health advice to eat an apple a day still holds up. In fact, a new