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Wondering how you’re supposed to keep your skin barrier healthy? Want to know if hairline tattooing is right for you? We have you covered. Learn about the latest beauty trends and buzzy products, along with practical tips on how to keep your skin, hair and nails healthy.

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10 hot beauty trends for spring 2010

This spring's beauty trends focus on healthy, natural-looking skin, glossy hair and hits of upbeat colour. Choose your favourite new...


News: A good reason to wash packaged lettuce

Washing lettuce is a weird little pet peeve of mine. It’s one of those annoying life tasks I’d rather do


A fun way to test your hearing

If you’ve ever been curious about how good your hearing is’and if you have access to an iPhone or iPod


News: Can yoga treat high blood pressure?

As a longtime practitioner of yoga, I’m excited about a new study (as reported by CTV) to take place at


The beauty products we can’t live without

The Best Health team shares their must-have beauty products


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Should premier Danny Williams have to explain his U.S. surgery?

When I woke up to reports that Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier Danny Williams went to the U.S. to undergo heart


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Autism and vaccines: Will the debate rage on?

The study that linked autism and bowel disease to the mumps, rubella and measles vaccine has been retracted, the Associate


When can kitchen spoons be dangerous?

Don’t you hate those persistent coughs that stick around after a cold? I’ve had one for a little over two

Could extra pounds help you live longer?

We hear it over and over again: being overweight or obese is bad for your health and can cut short


Jane Fonda still feeling the burn in a new workout DVD

In my mind, Jane Fonda is a feminist trailblazer on par with the likes of Gloria Steinem. Now hear me


Watch your back: Say no to sit-ups

II have never been a fan of doing sit-ups. Not only are they mind-numbingly boring, but it always feels like


Another reason to love cherries

Cherries are possibly my favourite fruit. I can eat far more than I should at a time, sour or sweet,


New ways to help Haiti

‘ Since a massive earthquake devastated the already impoverished country of Haiti on January 12, businesses, organizations and communities across


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Do yoga, get out of jail?

I just read an interesting article at BBC News (there’s a video, too) about an innovative program running in a


New social networking site connects teens with cancer

I just got off the phone with an inspirational young woman who has spent two and a half years of


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Celebrity chefs serve up dinner’and raise money for a great cause!

An exciting event will be taking place tonight at Hart House at the University of Toronto. Chefs Michael Smith, of


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How you can help victims of Haiti’s earthquake

In the wake of yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti,  U.N. secretary general Ban Ki-Moon is calling on the international community

“Ringette keeps me fit while having fun.”

For this enthusiastic ringette team, half the fun is off the ice


Get a bikini-ready body

When new Toronto women’s club Elements offered me the chance to try their facilities for 30 days, I was thrilled.


11 ways to get your money’s worth at the spa

Whether you're headed for an indulgent treatment at a day spa or a weekend of revitalization, here's how to ensure...


Pure-ology genius for colour-treated hair

Recently I attended a press event that introduced beauty editors to Pureology, a vegan and sulfate-free (sulfate is apparently the


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Sex toys in Ottawa

There’s a new debate bubbling up in Canada’and I’m not talking about the argument that the government should actually, you


How to fix damaged hair

Is your damaged hair in need of rescue? Find out how to fix it with these tips and products

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Researchers find the key to weight loss

In the grand old New Year’s tradition, I’ve made a terribly cliché resolution to shed the extra pounds I gained


The benefits of bouldering

How bouldering strengthens your body and your confidence, plus four steps to help you get climbing


Staff tested: The best face washes

We massaged on these face washes to pick out the best'so you don't have to


5 pretty blush picks

Brighten your cheeks with these gorgeous blushes


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Beat the winter blahs with a window garden

Well, it’s the first day of winter and I’m bracing myself for the gray days ahead. If you’re like me


Best Health Magazine: January/February 2010

Discover what you'll find in the January/February 2010 issue of Best Health, plus get links to what's online