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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


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...


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


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


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


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,


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


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

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


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


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


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


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


The secret to anti-aging

New research has found that exercise may reverse wrinkles, balding and grey hair


Skincare at every age

Here's what you need to know about caring for your skin in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s


7 creative makeup storage solutions

Tidy up your makeup stash and speed up your a.m. routine with these seven smart organizing solutions


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

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


Beauty trend: Fragrance-free

I had a nice break last week in Muskoka with my family (husband and two teenage boys). It began with


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


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


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


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,

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


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


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...


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


Video: Meet our featured Best Health Challenge participant

Kelly Mathews is ready to make over her life with the Best Health Challenge


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...