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Meatless Monday: Red Lentil Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Last week, I went to the Green Living Show in Toronto – a veritable shopping mall of everything eco-friendly. Since


Fitness: Blending traditional yoga with modern fitness

I know I’m not supposed to, but sometimes when I’m doing yoga, I peek around the room to check out


News: The scent of rosemary could improve memory

Have a bad memory? You might want to buy an essential oil diffuser. A new study from Northumbria University found


Debate: Should Canadians be able to rank hospital care?

Canadians will now be able to rate the quality of care in their own hospitals using a new interactive tool


5 slimming yoga poses to look great in your wedding dress

Look glowing and radiant in time for your wedding day with these yoga poses that will get you wedding gown-ready


News: Topless photo of tattooed breast cancer survivor goes viral

Kelly Davidson "kicked cancer’s ass." And she wants to remember it. That’s why, after a double mastectomy, the three-time cancer


News: Chemical in red meat may cause heart disease

Why does red meat harm your heart? A new study shows it’s something more complicated than just fat content.The study,


Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash, Portobello Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Hazelnut Pizza

These may seem like unlikely toppings for a pizza, but the combination is pure heaven , and it will make

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead: A juicing documentary

I recently got to attend a screening of the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. For anyone who’s a fan


News: Does being bald increase risk of heart disease?

If you hate your receding hairline, a new study might make you deplore it even more. The study, published in


Fitness: Working out with the Toronto Blue Jays

Clockwise from left: Our incredibly fit instructor, me & Henry Blanco, view of the field. I’m usually (read: never) one


How celebs get in shape for their weddings

Want to look as good as Megan Fox, Hilary Duff and Katy Perry did on their wedding days? Celebrity trainer...


News: Music boosts immunity, can be more effective than prescription drugs

If you instantly feel your mood lift when you switch on your iPod for your morning commute, it’s not a


Earth Month: 30 days to a greener you

Throughout the month of April, Earth Day Canada will be sharing daily green challenges as part of the Act for


Meatless Monday: Vegetable Skewers with Tomato Sauce

This weekend, Ontario’s weather finally got the memo that it’s spring. It was so sunny and warm that I actually


Fashion news: Target officially arrives in Canada

BH Associate Beauty & Fashion Editor, Jennifer Masseau, and I headed to the launch of Target Canada’s new store at


‘It works for me!’ – April Kalloo

April Kalloo gets up at 3:30 a.m. every day. It may be early, but as the segment producer for Breakfast

News: Can cold sores increase your risk of memory problems?

They’re unpleasant and persistent, but cold sores could cause bigger problems than an uncomfortable blister on your lip. According to


Meatless Monday: Multigrain Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

Ever had breakfast for dinner? It can be a healthy, thrifty (and delicious) way to make weeknights a little bit


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News: Is this the best or worst anti-smoking ad ever?

Of all the creative efforts aimed at smokers to get them to quit – this one might be the strangest.


News: Study suggests sugary drinks kill 180,000 people each year

Whether it’s for diabetes, depression, or obesity ‘ recent studies have linked soda to several negative health effects. The latest


News: A healthy heart can cut your cancer risk

If you’re confused by conflicting health reports, you’ll be happy to hear that some health advice is universal. A new


Our favourite spring fashion picks

We all have our favourite stores or brands we know will have the clothes that fit us just right'whether we're...

News: Should type 2 diabetics avoid eating fruit?

Sure, fruit contains sugar – but does that mean type 2 diabetics should steer clear of it? Until now, the


Meatless Monday: Red Lentil Beet Burgers with Salt and Vinegar "Chips"

This weekend I was craving a veggie burger and fries – but since I’m saving for my wedding (and trying


Staff tested: BB Creams

BB Creams (aka beauty balms) have taken the cosmetics biz by storm. Find out what we thought of some of...


16 green beauty picks for spring

Get skin and hair prepped for warm weather with these eco-friendly beauty products


Debate: Gwyneth Paltrow’s kids are on the same diet as her. Is it healthy, or harmful?

When you eat a certain way, it seems only natural for your family to follow suit’but should kids be included


News: MedicAlert announces winner of the Student Design Competition

Back in the summer, we told you about a student design competition being held by MedicAlert bracelets. The winner has