Beauty trend: Better packaging
Today, I received a little bit of eco-friendly poetry from Éminence, a Vancouver-based company of organic skin care from Hungary,
Nutrition: Why we eat healthier at home
Based just on my dinner last night’a warm summer evening, halibut kebabs on the barbeque with a peach and mango
Trend: Would you use a Bite Counter to prevent overeating?
Watching what I eat is not always the easiest thing for me to do, especially when I’m eating on the
News: A glass of wine could prevent sun damage
I love a glass of wine with dinner. I also love the sunshine’and it turns out these two vices of
News: Even one minute of exercise adds up to better health
Every little bit counts. At least that’s what researchers are saying about exercise. We’ve previously been told that a minimum
Laser hair removal: What to expect
Laser hair removal can be a great option for going hair-free. Here's what to expect during the process
Which hair removal method is best for you?
With summer in high gear, quick and easy hair removal is on everyone's mind. Find out which method of hair...
Motorcyclists tour U.S. and Canada for cancer prevention
The Answer for Cancer team will ride into Toronto, Ont. this weekend before completing the last leg of their 30,000
Fit Mom: Why it’s okay to be sneaky about veggies
What parent doesn’t constantly fight to get their kids to eat more vegetables? Fruit is an easy sell in my
Debate: Are we addicted to the Internet?
My beloved cellphone was stolen recently’it was my camera, my alarm clock and a connection to friends, family and the
16 sunscreens to try this summer
The newest sunscreen formulas offer plenty of choices for protection'whatever your skin type
News: McDonald’s is changing the Happy Meal – but is it really healthier?
McDonald’s Canada announced yesterday that it will be adding a small serving of 1 percent milk fat yogurt to
Beauty: It’s raining shower gels
Last week’s scorching temperatures in our neck of the woods made me want to dunk my head in a sink
Debate: Would you dump your partner if he/she got fat?
That’s the question Askmen.com asked more than 7,600 Canadian men in their annual Great Male Survey, reports the Vancouver Sun
Stay cool: How heat affects your health
Hot enough for ya? Ha. Ha. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but most of the country is dealing with
Beauty tips: Cool looks for hot days
How do you stay polished-looking for the office in a heatwave? That’s a question I posed to Lora Spiga, Official
News: Baby diet influences your food preferences
I usually prefer salty snacks over sweet ones, which new research suggests could have something to do with the type
News: Want to stay young? Think happy thoughts
Dear readers, you’ll be happy to know that the fountain of youth may well be within our reach. Forget Botox,
News: Hungover again? Blame it on your brain
"I’m never drinking again." I’ve muttered these four words before’almost always after a self-inflicted hangover has me regretting that last
Events: What to do this week (July 14 – 20)
If you’re looking for something to do this week, check out oursuggestions: Get your dog washed for charity, teach your
Trend: Would you choose to be awake during surgery?
I’m a bit of a baby when it comes to blood and guts. I get woozy whenever anyone mentions anything
News: Mosquitoes like it when you drink beer
It seems that with the hot weather, the bugs have arrived. This past holiday weekend left me covered in mosquito
News: Best Health food expert Paul Finkelstein and his students prepare royal meal
The top-secret menu was finally revealed as chef, teacher and Best Health food expert Paul Finkelstein, and four of his
Nutrition: Some reminders for healthier grilling
Like many Canadians across the country, I cooked several meals this weekend on our barbeque. The one thing I forgot
Debate: Should doctors treat women differently from men?
A report on Ontario’s health care suggests that there are various ways in which women’s health is different from men’s’and
News: Our own Paul Finkelstein and his students will cook for Will and Kate
Best Health food expert Paul Finkelstein and four of his grade 10 culinary arts students will help kick off the
Meatless Monday: Warm Chickpea Salad
Full disclosure: I did not make this dish. I ate it, very happily, though. When a few of us co-workers
Nutrition: Strawberries help fight disease
Just in time for strawberry season, Spanish and Italian researchers have shown that eating strawberries daily increases red blood cells’
News: Driving linked to skin cancer
Just because you aren’t poolside or hanging out at the beach doesn’t mean you shouldn’t slather on sunscreen. Research from