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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
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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
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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,
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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 –
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fitness: Your weekend Tabata workout
This past Thursday marked week 10 of the Nike Training Club workouts that myself and associate beauty & fashion editor
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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
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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
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Makeup primers you’ll want for party season
Get party-photo ready with these complexion boosters and mattifiers
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“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
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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...
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8 warm fragrances for the winter season
Smell delicious this season with scents that have warm notes like honey and praline
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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...
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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,
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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...
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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
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Our favourite fresh workout gear
Need some exercise motivation? Add these fresh new fitness wear options to your holiday wish list
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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