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