News: TV is bad for toddlers’ development, study says
Think plopping your toddler down in front of Dora The Explorer for a few hours a day is a harmless
Meatless Monday: How going meatless for a day can be healthy (and delicious)
For this post, consider ‘Meatless’ my middle name’which would make me Bonnie ‘Meatless’ Munday. (Groan’ but what better way to
News: Sit on the couch, get some exercise
Want to lose a few pounds? You may be able to forgo the treadmill and spend time watching your
News: Canadians are healthier than Americans, study says
A new study published in the online journal Population Health Metrics has revealed that Canadians are healthier and live longer
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News: Can your iPhone help you get fit?
Move over, Wii Fit! Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a new kind of fitness game that you can
News: Are we making our children fat?
It wasn’t that long ago that if a child complained of boredom, they were shooed outside to play in the
News: Brazil’s health minister promotes sexual healing
Here’s some health info we can all get behind: The health minister of Brazil is recommending more sex as a
News: Dreaming about work could improve your performance
Do you ever dream about work? I often do, and I interpret it as a sign of job-related stress. But
News: Let’s (not) talk about sex
Earlier this week, I was excited to learn about Premier Dalton McGuinty’s proposed overhaul of sexual education curriculum in Ontario.
Review: New cookbook makes baking with whole grains easy
As a health-conscious eater, I try to avoid refined foods, including white flour. As a sugar junkie, lover of baking
The naked truth about the May issue
Why is the woman on the cover wearing only a smile? Because she’s an example of a Canadian woman who
News: How an iPhone app is changing the medical field
Need to look at a medical scan, but nowhere near a hospital? There’s an app for that! According to reports
News: How far should we go to boost organ donation?
This week marks National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week in Canada. Organ and tissue donation organizations across the country
Contest: What do you love about your body?
Not sure if you’ve seen our fabulous May issue yet (that’s the cover above), but it’s all about loving your
News: Canadian health insurance with a side of fries
‘Welcome to Sun Life insurance. Thank you for considering us for your life and health insurance needs. Your health is
News: Canadian patients will soon use ‘holodeck’ technology for rehabilitation
Get ready to geek out on this awesome news: The Canadian Forces Surgeon General has announced that wounded soldier and
News: A recap of the web forum on controversial MS discovery
Yesterday’s web forum hosted by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The American Academy of Neurology to address a controversial
News: Britney Spears allows release of untouched photos
Quick, think about Britney Spears. What came to mind? A party girl in a short skirt sans panties? A crazed
News: Web forum on controversial MS discovery
At 12 pm ET today, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The American Academy of Neurology will be broadcasting a
5 Hollywood skin secrets
Want glowing, healthy skin like your favourite celeb? Try these skin secrets from a Hollywood dermatologist
News: Spanking is bad for kids’ mental health, study says
If you’re one of the many Canadian parents on the fence about the issue of corporal punishment, a new study
News: Shocking video toughens up image of Canadian Cancer Society
When I think of the Canadian Cancer Society, I can’t help but imagine a field of yellow daffodils. Pretty wimpy.
News: Remembering Terry Fox
Few Canadian stories are as inspiring as that of Terry Fox. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Fox’s “Marathon of
News: Breastfeeding could save babies’ lives, study finds
According to a new study published this week in the online version of the journal Pediatrics, 900 babies (as well
A new beauty treatment…for your arm pits
The antiperspirant market is hopping these days with new scents and more effective formulas. And with that, comes more focus
Trend alert: New Wii Sports Resort game helps seniors keep fit and have fun
The day that my fiancé’s grandmother turned 90, the last thing I expected was to find her Wii bowling in
News: Clinton calls Canada out over contraception issue
If you’ve been following the news surrounding Canada’s G8 maternal health initiative, you know that access to contraception and family
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