Beauty

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Fitness tips: Building a snowman can help you lose weight

If you’re in hibernation mode this winter (and I know I am), maybe this news will motivate you to get


Tips: How to shovel snow safely

Though it snowed quite a bit in Toronto last night, I am hearing there the worst of the storm that


How to choose the right glasses for your face

Wondering what style of glasses is best for your face? Here's how to choose your most flattering shape and colour


Why do glasses cost so much?

The high cost of glasses can make your eyes pop. Here's the lowdown on the price of your specs


News: The Super Bowl may give you a heart attack

Super Bowl weekend in just a few days away and it’s the topic of conversation everywhere we turn. Who’s going


News: Breakfast like a king, put on weight like a king?

You know that old saying, breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper? It’s meant


Beauty tips: Get your ginger on

Ginger is having a moment, and that is good from my point of view because I love the fresh scent


News: Are high-tech running shoes worth the money?

In trying to choose a new pair of running shoes, I’ve found myself torn between the latest, greatest technology and

Nutrition: How to up broccoli’s cancer-fighting abilities

My husband’s favourite dish is quick and easy’and we always thought highly nutritious: He simply tosses rotini (usually whole wheat)


News: Is central heating making us fat?

After a few hours of shovelling in the cold, there’s nothing better than curling up with a mug of hot


News: A quarter of university students are depressed; study

The university years are supposed to be some of the best of your life, but for many students, this time


Can a pill stop grey hair?

The manufacturers of a new supplement say their product could restore your hair colour in two weeks. Here's what you...


5 winter hair problems, solved

Dry winter weather not only wreaks havoc on our skin, but it can also cause damage to our hair. Here's...


News: The Pill not to blame for weight gain, according to new study

If you’ve been avoiding the birth control pill due to fears about weight gain, we have some good news: a


Moringa: The plant with more protein than milk

Earlier this month I was in Kenya on a volunteering holiday with an organization called Free the Children (FTC). Along


How far do flu germs travel?

With flu season in full swing and some of my friends complaining of body aches, sneezing and coughing, I can’t


News: Government will restrict phthalates in kids’ products

If you’ve spent 10 minutes with a baby you know that those little critters will put anything and everything in

Meatless Monday: Warm Roasted Mushroom Salad

A recipe idea from an article about mushrooms that we’re now working on for our next issue sounds so mouthwatering


News: Welcome to "Blue Monday," the most depressing day of the year

Feeling a little blue today? It might be more than your regular case of The Mondays’today is "Blue Monday," also


Event: Butt out for National Non-Smoking Week

We’re half way through January and many of us are struggling to hold on to those New Year’s resolutions. If


News: Doctors urge Canadians to get flu shot and avoid H3N2 virus

Just when we’d started to forget about H1N1, along comes H3N2, the latest virus grabbing headlines as flu season officially


News: Could a manicure give you cancer?

If you get your nails done regularly, take note: Doctors are warning that the UV lights used to set polish


Nutrition: Tomatoes good for the blood vessels

You likely already know that tomatoes are loaded with vitamins (A, C and K) and rich in antioxidants. Now, a

Discussion: When it comes to fitness, should we lower our expectations?

It’s no secret that obesity is a growing problem here in Canada. Overweight and obese adults make up 47 percent


Distracted when you eat? It may cause weight gain

How often do you eat your lunch in front of your computer, or let the kids watch a TV show


Shopping with a stylist

Ever wonder what it's like to shop with a stylist? Find out with this look at Challenge winner Cora Coady's...


How to apply smoky eye makeup

Creating smoky eye makeup is much easier than it looks. Trust us! Here, we show you how to achieve this...


6 moves for a slimmer belly

Targeting your core muscles from all angles and muscular layers will give you a slimmer appearance and a stronger functional...


Nutrition: Time to indulge in cranberries and pomegranates

Now that turkey leftovers are almost a distant memory are you thinking that ruby-hued pomegranates and cranberries are also behind