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Best Health Blog Awards 2013
Here are your 2013 Blogger Winners!
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News: Pope says condoms OK for women too
When the Pope said that wearing condoms "can be a first step in the direction of a moralization" for in
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Nutrition: Truth in sizing’how misleading labels can lead to overeating
At a movie theatre on the weekend, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the “small’ popcorn I ordered really
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What’s your skin type?
Are you oily, dry or combination? Here's how to find out
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News: Could physicians assistants solve the doctor shortage?
Today, Ontario’s first class of physician assistants (P.A.s) graduates from McMaster University. Physician assistants support licensed physicians to provide patient
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Charity event: Cop a squat for World Toilet Day
When you hear that November 19th is World Toilet Day, perhaps your initial reaction may be one of cynicism. "Do
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Events: What’s happening this week
Looking for something to do this week? Here are three events I think you might enjoy. Jingle all the
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5 myths and truths about moisturizers
Are all moisturizers created equal? Can you become addicted to lip balm? Read on for the answers to these and...
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Beauty tips: Help for dry hair
Pantene Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Professional Level Damage Repair Ampoules Anyone who knows me is familiar with the fact that
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Nutrition: How chocolate protects against heart disease
I don’t really need another reason to enjoy chocolate’and the darker the better in my books. But scientists at Linköping
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The truth about sulfates
Confused about whether this foaming agent is safe? Here's what you need to know about sulfates
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9 tips for a clearer complexion
You don't have to spend a fortune on cosmetics. For best results, take care of yourself with natural products and...
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Events: Fun, fit and healthy things to do this week
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are three fit and healthy Canadian events this week. Hit the trails
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News: Are Twinkies the new fad diet?
Can you lose weight eating Twinkies and Doritos? A nutrition professor at Kansas State University has proven that yes, indeed
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News: Chemicals in junk-food wrappers are leaching into your food
Yet another reason to limit your junk-food habit: Toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to line junk-food wrappers are
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Meatless Monday: Eggplant Pizza
Want an idea for a great use for delicious eggplant? It’s a good substitute for less healthy pizza toppings such
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Nutrition: Beets for the brain
Next time you’re roasting a pan of root vegetables, or creating a tasty juice blend, remember to toss lots of
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News: Sleep beats sex for daylight savings bonus hour
We turn the clocks back this weekend and frankly, I’m not ready to face the great winter darkness. But I
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Beauty Buzz: Limited-edition Lanvin for H&M lipsticks
If you’re a fashion fan, and you’re lucky enough to live near one of the five H&M stores in Canada
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Concussions in kids’ hockey pose serious risks
A recent study by Canadian researchers published in Neurosurgical Focus will have many hockey parents worried. It found that the
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News: Scientists find new clue to fighting the common cold
A team of researchers from the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge has unlocked new clues to
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Beauty tips: 3 new beauty/fashion finds
Here’s what’s caught my eye this week: Chanel Le Vernis in Paradoxal. Every once in a while, a nail polish
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Contest: Send us pics of your Movember mustache
Well, it’s November and you know what that means: dudes across the world will be sporting ridiculous-looking mustaches to raise
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Debate: Can being dirty be good for your health?
It started last year, when a visiting dermatologist brought to the office by Vaseline suggested using soap in the shower
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Nutrition: Pears and walnuts make a perfect pair
This weekend at the farmers’ market where I shop, I was on the hunt for two things: a basket of
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Fashion Find: A chic packable tote
After putting together the piece in our September issue on "healthy" handbag styles (Lighten your load, pp. 42-44), I resolved
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Fit Mom: What I learned about cervical cancer
This is cervical cancer awareness week (Oct. 24 to 30) and I talked with Dr. Marla Shapiro, who is working
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Pap test clinics available across Canada this week
Have you had a Pap test lately? Well ladies, there’s no time like the present to get back in those
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Discussion: Is fat discrimination part of our culture?
A blog post entitled “Should Fatties Get a Room (even on TV)?” that appears on the Marie Claire magazine website