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“It works for me!” -Florence K

Montreal-based musician Florence K was a music-lover from a young age. As a child, she even went on tour with


The art of the 2-minute shower

Get ready in mere minutes -while reducing your water footprint- with these tips for taking a quick shower


News: How dogs protect children from asthma and infection

Your furry best friend is more than just the world’s best cuddle companion. A new study, published in the Proceedings


Meatless Monday: Easy (and budget-friendly) Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This year has been a crazy, wonderful one for me. I moved, got married, went on an amazing Hawaiian honeymoon,


News: What’s the yearly cost of healthy eating?

You may not need a study to tell you that a grocery cart full of healthy food is pricey –


Debate: Should Canada require cigarette-style warning labels on alcohol?

It’s hard not to notice the graphic warning labels on cigarette packages across the country. As evidenced by the photo


Meatless Monday: Zesty Tofu Bites

I’ve become a big fan of dinners where I can make a big batch, and then either pack the remaining


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Fitness: The correct way to do a modified push-up

At a recent Nike Training Club workout, Nike Master Trainer (and Best Health fitness model) Eva Redpath told us something

News: Childhood obesity prevention should start during pregnancy

When you find out you’re pregnant, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is whether your future child will be


Nutrition: Health benefits of beets, plus recipes

I’ve recently given beets another try. I’d resisted eating them for pretty much my entire life, but that had a


News: Why Canadian college and university campuses need stronger mental health support

Over the weekend, a 20-year-old University of Guelph student reportedly tried to kill himself while hundreds of people watched in


News: Can vitamin D decrease pain?

If you needed another reason to up your vitamin D intake (besides our long, cold Canadian winters) a new study


Fitness: Your weekend Tabata workout

This past Thursday marked week 10 of the Nike Training Club workouts that myself and associate beauty & fashion editor


News: Are you about to enter a "sick zone?" A new app will tell you.

The daily commute gets all the more perilous in the winter, when crowded buses are potentially full of coughing, sneezing


News: On-air mammogram results in cancer diagnosis for news reporter

Amy Robach on Good Morning America with GMA host and cancer-survivor Robin Roberts. Photo by Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images


Makeup primers you’ll want for party season

Get party-photo ready with these complexion boosters and mattifiers


“It works for me!” -Laurel Walzak

She got her first job at 14-years-old, as a tennis instructor. Now, Laurel Walzak is the Director of Integrated Sales

DIY nail art: 7 trends to try

Manicures that push creative limits are a beauty obsession du jour. We asked three of Canada's leading nail artists for...


8 warm fragrances for the winter season

Smell delicious this season with scents that have warm notes like honey and praline


Summer clothing staples for your winter wardrobe

No need to put all your summer clothing into storage. Here's how to incorporate summer items into a seasonably stylish...


News: Kids today are less fit than their parents were

They can navigate the internet, type on a touchscreen phone and manage a thriving social life via Facebook and Twitter,


The ultimate guide to fragrance

Want to check out the season's latest scents? Here's a handy perfume lingo guide to help you figure out what's...


News: Is a consistent bed time the key to weight loss?

If you want to lose weight, you might want to stop staying up late and sleeping in – and start

Our favourite fresh workout gear

Need some exercise motivation? Add these fresh new fitness wear options to your holiday wish list


November is Eczema Awareness Month

The Eczema Society of Canada marks November as Eczema Awareness Month, and in the November/December issue of Best Health we


News: Can high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids be harmful?

Omega-3s, which are present in fatty fish, nuts and seeds, have been shown to boost heart health, fight depression and


Beauty news: Clarins Super Restorative Day cream

French skin care company Clarins puts a lot of research into sourcing plants that are exceptional and well tolerated in


Debate: Should Canada raise the cigarette-buying age?

Nicotine has been shown to be as addictive as heroin or cocaine, yet young Canadians are given the opportunity to


Beauty trend: Costume-party nails

For October 31, trick out your hands with these nail-art treats adorned with spooky spiderwebs, cute candy corn and scary