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Bonnie on a Bike: Training for a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 82 Days to Go!
Back in December, I got on a bicycle for the first time in many years. I was in California to
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News: Have you had the S-Talk?
What’s the S-Talk, you ask? It’s a conversation the Heart & Stroke Foundation is encouraging Canadians to have in order
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News: Is moderate drinking in early pregnancy safe?
I have a long list of things that scare me about pregnancy: Carrying a baby for nine months, being in
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Fashion Finds: Summery pastel jewelry
Pretty pastels are a huge fashion trend this season, and candy-coated the look is tinting everything from jeans, to makeup
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Nutrition: Stone fruit may fight obesity-related disease
New research from Texas AgriLife Research has found that stone fruit ‘peaches, plums and nectarines’may be able to combat obesity-related
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Beauty bites: Make Up For Ever
Learn more about the Canadian national synchronized swimming team's official makeup sponsor, Make Up For Ever
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News: Obesity is just as harmful to the planet as overpopulation
7 billion is a scary number’at least when it refers to the quantity of people that share the world’s resources.
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News: Is this new celeb health trend dangerous?
Most celebs are in amazing shape, but that doesn’t mean we should follow their advice‘especially when it comes to our
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Is it possible to be addicted to tanning?
Smoking isn't the only addiction that can cause cancer and premature aging. Tanning addiction is not only real, it's also...
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Debate: Would you take a pill that motivates you to exercise more?
Struggling to find the motivation to get off your butt and head to the gym? It may be as simple
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Fashion: Chic hats that double as sun protection
Skin cancer may be scary, but it’s also preventable. We already know the main culprit is UV rays from the
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Are the ingredients in self-tanners safe?
Find out how self-tanners work, and how you can apply them safely and effectively
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News: Is there a safe way to tan?
If you’ve heard the numerous warnings from dermatologists, hopefully you’ve already decided to avoid exposure to harmful UV rays from
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Meatless Monday: Crispy Kale & Potato Bake
Kale is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Luckily, it also tastes delicious. Here’s a really easy way
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Event: Walk to Fight Arthritis
Get outside this weekend and take part in a good cause: The Walk to Fight Arthritis. The Arthritis Society and
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News: Is exercise an effective treatment for depression?
New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that exercise is actually not effective in helping to lift depression,
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News: Would you eat a virtual treat?
If you could be tricked into thinking you’re eating more than you actually are, or make a tasteless, low-calorie snack
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5 common sun protection mistakes
Think you're sun smart? Unfortunately, you're probably making at least one of these common mistakes when it comes to protecting...
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Event: Join Best Health for the first annual Healthy Me Week
Along with Concerned Children’s Advertisers (CCA), and several other media companies, Best Health is proud to support the first Healthy
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Fitness: Want a dancer’s body? Try a ballet barre-based workout.
A new fitness studio called Barreworks has opened today in downtown Toronto. As the name suggests, the studio’s classes are
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Don’t Believe the Sun Causes Premature Aging? Here’s Proof
This picture of Bill McElligott, a truck driver who's been working for almost 30 years, shows how UVA rays transmitted...
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5 sunless tanning products you need this summer
Get that sought-after sun-kissed summer glow but check the UV damage at the door with these amazing sunless tanners
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News: Lost weight? Why your friends still view you as fat
Imagine losing 50, 60 or 100 pounds and finally being able to slip into those coveted skinny jeans, only to
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Are your summer sandals wreaking havoc on your health?
The warm summer months were made for flip-flops, flats and sandals, but are we putting fashion ahead of the health...
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Event: Combine spa treatments and yoga for ultimate relaxation
After a week of cleaning, painting, moving and organizing, I was in desperate need a little R&R, so when I
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Fitness: Run 5K with the O-Active Running Club
I attended the launch of the O-Active Running Club in Toronto’s High Park last night where I took part in
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Debate: Would you take a lung transplant from a smoker?
If you were a transplant patient on a wait list for new lungs, would you rather take a pair of
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Beauty: In the shower
The arrival of hot weather always makes me shower-centric and looking for new products to try. Here are a couple
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News: Magnum ice cream offers perfectly portioned treats for summer
Want to know the secret to not overindulging in ice cream this summer? Start with a small portion! I stopped