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News: Canadians consume 26 teaspoons of sugar a day!
My day usually begins with some sort of latte ‘ the caffeine and sugar give me a much needed energy
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5 celebrity beauty trends for fall
Fall has arrived and while thoughts of cooler weather are not-so-exciting, we're easily consoled by the hottest trends of the...
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Events: Savour Stratford this weekend!
I’m really excited to be taking part in this weekend’s Savour Stratford culinary events, for which Best Health is a
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News: Woman trains for marathon by eating only McDonald’s
Training for a marathon takes a lot of preparation: consistent exercise, proper sleep, good nutrition ‘ yet 36-year-old Emily Strunk-Helm
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4 core exercises that don’t involve plank
Doing endless planks isn't the only route to a stronger core. Increase strength and stability with these plank-free moves
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Events: Terry Fox Run continues to inspire hope
This Sunday (Sept. 18, 2011) marks the 31st annual Terry Fox Run. It’s the first race that Fox’s mother, Betty,
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News: Could playing sports be making your kid fat?
You enrolled your kids in sports with good intentions to be sure, but the very reason you signed them up
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Beauty tips: Bon mots from Guerlain
On the opening day of the Toronto International Film Festival, Guerlain hosted a presentation by Paris-based creative director, Olivier Échaudemaison
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Meatless Monday: Perch with Saffron Rice
Perch is a mild fish common in our Great Lakes. I picked up some frozen perch that had been caught
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Nutrition: Study finds potatoes help reduce blood pressure
At my local farmers’ market, one of the areas that has expanded in the past few years is the array
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News: Could mental illness prevent you from entering the U.S.?
More than a dozen Canadians with mental illnesses have reported difficulties entering the U.S. in the last year, due to
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Fit Mom: Fed up with lunch?
So, it’s back-to-school week again and that means…..making lunches. It has got to be my least favourite thing about the
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News: Can young blood slow down the brain’s aging process?
The vampire trend just won’t die. And now there’s some medical muscle from the Stanford University School of Medicine to
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The secret to anti-aging
New research has found that exercise may reverse wrinkles, balding and grey hair
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Skincare at every age
Here's what you need to know about caring for your skin in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s
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7 creative makeup storage solutions
Tidy up your makeup stash and speed up your a.m. routine with these seven smart organizing solutions
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Debate: Should a B.C. woman have the right to die?
Assisted suicide isn’t legal in Canada but Gloria Taylor thinks it should be. ‘I want my family and friends to
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Back-to-school: Help boost your child’s body image
I remember being in high school, when just one zit felt like the apocalypse. It’s hard for kids and teens
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Beauty trend: Fragrance-free
I had a nice break last week in Muskoka with my family (husband and two teenage boys). It began with
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Nutrition: Bring on the oats; bring down bad cholesterol
Since the days we were told to "eat your porridge," we all know that oats are good for us’no surprise
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Debate: Are diet books healthy for kids?
A new children’s book has sparked a hot debate across the Internet over whether or not kids should be encouraged
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News: Marriage makes women gain weight; for men, it’s divorce
In relationships, I tend to gain a few pounds, a combined result of less gym time and eating larger (and
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Meatless Monday: Zucchini Fettucine alla Maria
I was fortunate enough to enjoy a family trip to Italy earlier this summer. To celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary,
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Trend: Would you have tongue surgery to improve your speech?
A British teen has undergone surgery on her tongue in order to improve her ability to pronounce certain words in
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News: No sex dating website launches for cancer survivors
A new website allows daters to be completely upfront about their no sex policy. Sex can be painful for survivors
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The truth about animal testing
The beauty industry has been moving away from using animals to test the toxicity of products. Here's the latest on...
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Trend: Would you upload a photo of your body for others to compare themselves to?
I definitely have "fat" days, where I just don’t like the way my clothes fit when I look in the
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Video: Meet our featured Best Health Challenge participant
Kelly Mathews is ready to make over her life with the Best Health Challenge
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What haircare product is right for you?
With so many products to choose from, it can be hard to know what your hair needs. Here's how to...