Beauty

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News: Hot peppers help promote a healthy heart

How hot do you like it? Your food, that is. If you’re a fan of hot and spicy chili peppers,


News: Chocolate helps you stay…slim!

I love chocolate, and definitely crave it at certain times, but I try not to eat it too often for


Meatless Monday: Best-Ever Tofu & Veggie Stirfry

If you’re looking for an idea for a nutritious meatless supper (whether on Monday or any day), try my tried


Nutrition: Yes, please pass the popcorn!

It used to be a Saturday night ritual: Popping a big bowl of popcorn and curling up on the sofa


News: Could eating red meat make you happier?

According to a new Australian study, red meat may actually be good for your mental health. (Ironic considering other studies


Event: Reduce your water footprint on World Water Day

How much water do you use in a day? From the moment you get up, water is necessary for you


News: Israel passes controversial law banning underweight models

Israel has made headlines with a controversial new law that prohibits the hire and use of any model to be


5 solutions for strong and healthy nails

Are your nails prone to breakage? Here are five common nail issues and how to fix them

Beauty tips: Skin Spring Cleaning

I love masks and (gentle) scrubs. I find they really make my skin glow, and I especially like them heading


The pros and cons of the long-lasting manicure

New polish techniques and products'such as Axxium and Shellac'are all the buzz. Writer Diane Peters tries out some of the...


News: Guys, your fatty diet could be harming your sperm

We already know that a healthy diet is an important factor in a woman’s fertility. Now, new research published in


News: Who in the world lives the longest?

The life expectancy of the world’s total population currently sits at 67.59 years. But which parts of the world are


Beauty: Skincare specifically for your age

I recently tried out the Radiance skincare line from Stages of Beauty. The anti-aging products are formulated by age to


Beauty tips from Canadian celebrities

We asked 11 Canadian celebrities: How do you get ready for a night out when 'you don't have the benefit...


News: Prescribing heroin more cost-effective in treating addiction

A new study has found prescribing heroin to be more cost-effective in treating addiction than methadone, according to cbc.ca. Participants


News: Celebs take to the catwalk for The Heart Truth Fashion Show

Last night I had the opportunity to attend The Heart Truth Fashion Show – and it’s befitting that the event


5 post-winter skin savers

Is your complexion reeling from winter's drying effects? Experts explain how to quench even the most moisture-sapped skin

News: Disney closes anti-obesity exhibit after criticism for shaming overweight kids

Disney recently ran a trial exhibit at it’s Epcot Center, called Habit Heroes, in which animated characters named "Will Power"


Meatless Monday: Curried Mung Bean Stew

You can make this filling vegetarian stew with any type of bean. I used mung beans that I’d soaked from


Nutrition: The joy of lentils

The fun thing with writing about food and nutrition is attending events that feature some of my favourite chefs. Last


Debate: Should yoga be a competitive Olympic sport?

I admit it: During yoga class my mind often wanders, and I catch myself checking out the postures others have


Do you need a BB cream?

Curious about this new beauty product? BB creams have been appearing on drugstore and department store shelves everywhere. Find out...


Meatless Monday: Mushroom Pappardelle

Does this look delicious or what? And it’s so easy. I love to use mushrooms in vegetarian dishes because not

Nutrition: An orange a day may keep a stroke away

Actually, it doesn’t have to be an orange, eating citrus fruits in general may lower women’s risk of ischemic’blood clot-related’strokes


Beauty trend: Red gloss

I’ve always wanted to try a red lip but alas, I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to


Event: Reebok CrossFit takes over Toronto’s Dundas Square

"The Sport of Fitness Has Arrived" according to Reebok. I was at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square earlier to witness


Event: Dance to Conquer Cancer with Richard Simmons

If you’re looking for a fun fitness event to try this weekend, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is holding a


News: Declare today a "No Diet" day for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

How many times in your life have you been on a diet? If you’re anything like the average woman (or


Nutrition: Add an apple to your February day

The folks at BC Tree Fruits let us know that February is Apple Month in British Columbia. But this seemed