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...