News: Dark chocolate could be good for your brain
If you eat dark chocolate for its health benefits, you’ll be happy to know there’s another reason (besides the fact
8 new denim trends for fall
Step out of your staple blues and try a denim update this fall. With a multitude of patterns, colours and...
Beauty bites: Lise Watier
Learn more about this Canadian cosmetics brand celebrating its 40th anniversary
News: Can popcorn cause Alzheimer’s?
If your movie-watching snack of choice is popcorn, you may want to start popping it at home. While unprocessed popcorn
Meatless Monday: Sprouted Grain Tortilla Veggie Pizza
My boyfriend and I had just returned from a camping trip when our craving for pizza hit. Unfortunately, our favourite
The truth about silicones
Silicones play a major role in our cosmetics and personal care products. So why are some companies opting not to...
Bonnie on a Bike: Training for a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 31 days to go!
I’ve been working on my speed. I will be embarrassed if I have to spend more than 5 hours doing
News: 12-year-old cancer patient inspires thousands
If you want to cry and appreciate life all at once, make your way over to 12-year-old Talia Joy Castellano’s
Debate: Should access to baby formula be limited in hospitals?
When you have a baby, naturally you want to do what’s best for them. That’s the rationale behind New York
News: Can telling the truth make you healthier?
If you think little white lies never hurt anybody, a new study might convince you that honesty is indeed the
Meatless Monday: Arugula, Sweet Potato and Beet Salad with Tofu
Caramelized pecans and earthy beets go together perfectly. My boyfriend, who is also vegetarian, first introduced me to the combo
Fitness: Get in the best shape of your life
Want a workout that will work your entire body, blast fat and give you a great challenge? Kickboxing could be
Event: The Sunshine Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary
Earlier this week I got to meet two very special kids who had each recently had a dream come true
Beauty: Saving face in a hot summer
After paying attention but not always walking the talk, this summer I’ve been more vigilant about daily facial sun protection.
News: Who’s your Olympic athlete body match?
BBC News has a new, unique tool available, which allows you to find out which Olympic athlete your body size
News: How to make back-to-school safety more stylish
MedicAlert bracelets have been helping to promote awareness of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions or conditions since 1961. Health Canada reports
News: Psychological abuse can increase a child’s risk of physical health problems
Physical abuse isn’t the only thing that can hurt a child. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics says
Meatless Monday: Vegan Spelt Spaghetti with Red Lentil ‘Meatballs’
When I was 8, I found out what meat was made of. My first thought was that my collection of
News: Office workers burn as many calories as hunter-gatherers
Do you blame your 9 to 5 desk job for making you gain weight?A new study says you should blame
Bonnie on a Bike: Taking a 100-k Cycling Challenge. 45 days to go!
Up to now, my training for Ride For Karen, taking place on September 9, has been mainly along the waterfront
News: Can enticing photos of food make you gain weight?
A new study suggests that when faced with food cues in our environment (such as ads), whether we overindulge in
How much should I tip my hairstylist?
Our beauty editor answers your questions
News: 17-year-old builds program to detect breast cancer
First prize at this year’s Google Science Fair went to Brittany Wegner, 17, for her cloud-based neural network’an artificial "brain"
Alternative sun protection options
Try these natural options to protect yourself from the sun
News: Obese kids already have heart disease risk factors
If you thought heart disease was reserved for smokers over 45, think again. A Dutch study shows that obese children,
Debate: Should food producers add cancer warnings to high-sodium foods?
If you don’t already omit added salt from your meals, you may want to start. The World Cancer Research Fund
Meatless Monday: Gratinated Zucchini Boats
My husband, Jules, and I planted our usual vegetable garden again this year, and for some reason the zucchinis have
5 hot beauty trends for summer 2012
Not sure how to rock the edgy runway looks for summer 2012? Turn to these Hollywood A-listers for inspiration and...
News: Is it possible for smokers to protect their lungs?
Possibly, according to a new study from researchers in Boston, which found that vitamin D may offer some protection against