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Fit Mom: Ideas to get kids to spend time outside
For any parent, it’s not hard getting the kids outside on the beautiful days of summer. But author Rebecca P.
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Events: What to do this week (June 23 to June 30)
Hit the links June 23, 11 am Scarborough, Ont. Whether you’ve go the skills of Annika Sorenstam or just enjoy
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Trend: Would you sculpt your pubic hair for a good cause?
It’s the female version of Movember, only instead of growing facial hair, Julyna involves growing and shaping your pubic hair.
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News: Genetics to blame for infidelity
Cheaters, you were born with it. A recent study suggests your (or your ex’s) wandering eye could be due to
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News: Jersey Shore could be making you stupid
Confession: Sometimes, I like to watch reality TV. And you know what? I don’t feel guilty about it. Yes, watching
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Nutrition: Broccoli compound confirmed as both safe, and a cancer fighter
Does it feel like you’re always hearing good news about broccoli? That’s because each research study reveals just a small
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News: You can’t catch up on sleep
If you’re only getting six hours of a shut-eye a night, sleeping in on the weekend won’t be enough to
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Fit Mom: Little girl plays with dead squirrel: Is this video a health risk?
My husband and 14 year-old son recently shared a popular YouTube video with me that they thought was hilarious. It’s
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Trend: Moms going to extremes to limit weight gain in pregnancy
The pressure to return to a pre-pregnancy weight is leading some new moms to develop what’s been dubbed "mommyrexia." According
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How to stay healthy at the salon
In Canada, public health inspections of salons and spas are not the norm. Here's what you need to know to...
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5 salon safety horror stories
Before your next visit to the spa, make sure you're aware of the risks. Here's what you need to know...
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News: Some fans choose hockey over health
I grew up in a smaller Ontario town, so naturally the sport of hockey is in my blood. I’d catch
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Nutrition: How to avoid E. coli in sprouts
Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of sprouts’something about their texture. But with research showing that broccoli sprouts contain
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Myth buster: Birth control pills don’t cause weight gain
Last year, the birth control pill celebrated its 50th anniversary. Despite half a century of being on the market, it’s
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Fit Mom: Most parents aren’t putting kids in booster seats
I couldn’t wait until my kids outgrew their car seats. It was always hard for me to carry them in
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Events: What to do this week (June 9 – June 15)
Why not check out a healthy photo exhibit, learn about breast milk and raise money to keep girls active? And
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Debate: Would you trust a guy to take oral contraception?
I think it’s been well established in our society that, in heterosexual relationships, condoms shouldn’t be solely the man’s responsibility’both
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Beauty: Neutrogena’s healthy skin history
Neutrogena is mining its rich history by presenting editors with some of its key milestones. Anyone remember the company’s clear
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I Tried It: L’ Oreal’s X-Tenso Hair Smoothing Treatment
One of the great perks about working with BH’s beauty editor Rhonda Rovan, is that I get some excellent advice.
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Tip: Beat blisters from your summer sandals
Confession: I have a thing for shoes. Heels, flats, sandal, boots’ I love (and own multiple pairs of) ’em all.
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News: Eating fatty meats may relax your arteries, study
Last weekend, as the smell of grilled meat wafted through my neighbourhood, I thought, Yes, it’s barbeque season! A BBQ
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9 superfoods to rev up your workout
Looking for delicious and nutritious exercise snacks? Read why these energy-boosting foods are the ideal choices before and after your...
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Fit Mom: Irregular periods may be a warning sign
As mom to a 14 year-old boy, I’m completely caught up in the storm of changing and raging hormones right
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Debate: Do you hate your women friends when they lose weight?
I often hear about the benefits of having a fitness buddy or working out with a friend. Having someone to
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Events: What to do this week
Looking for something to do? Check out Cliffwalk, travel the world without leaving Canada, meet up with some Greek cooks,
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5 summer beauty must-haves
What's essential for looking great this summer? We went to the experts'the finalists of the 2011 Best Health Blog Awards'for...
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News: Cellphones classified as "possibly carcinogenic"
Cellphone bills are not the only reason consumers will want to limit their talk-time. Scientists now say that cellphone radiation
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Beauty: What’s new under the sun
Keep your eyes peeled for our Summer issue, on newsstand June 13. Among other great features, it boasts our annual
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Hunger Awareness Day: Have you ever really been hungry?
When was the last time you were hungry? I don’t mean peckish or late getting dinner on the table. I