
Make a tasty chai latte at home
I’ve been having a great time on social networking platform Twitter, meeting current and future Best Health readers. One of

Chocolate for a better life
Can chocolate make your life better? A lot of us certainly think so. But in the case of new Belgian

Nuts may reduce heart disease risk
Just in time for munching at family gatherings and holiday parties, Spanish researchers have found that regularly eating a handful

How FitSpirit helps teen girls lead healthier lives
Participation in sports among teens is declining, and especially among girls: according to a 2004 Canadian Community Health survey, 64%

The plus side of nagging
We all know the stereotype: nagging wife, meek husband. Bad, right? But a new US study shows that there are

Hair health: Get your healthiest hair ever
Can products or diet really make your hair smoother and shinier? Learn how to make your hair as healthy as...

The little vitamin with the powerful punch
I recently met with Marc Sorenson, author of the book Vitamin D3 and Solar Power for Optimal Health. He was

Are your hands really clean?
‘Tis the season to avoid exposure to cold and flu viruses, and the best way to do that is to

Boot camp for your boobs?
Mama Mio is a line of skincare products aimed at mamas and mamas-to-be. It started with a Tummy Rub Oil

World AIDS Day: How you can help
December 1 is World AIDS Day, and M.A.C Cosmetics wants you to help those suffering from HIV/AIDS in Canada and

Book review: Thin Is the New Happy by Valerie Frankel
Ask an anthropologist from the year 2508 what today’s North American women are most concerned about and body image will

How to cheat on your hairdresser (and still look great!)
We'd all like to see our hairdresser every week. But for must of us, that's impossible. Here's how to keep...

Straighten your teeth with these braces options for adults
Braces aren't just for kids. Adults looking for straighter teeth can get them, too'and the options are wider than ever....

Win free beauty goodies
If you’re a beauty geek, then you should be reading beautygeeks, a blog by beauty writer and besthealthmag.ca contributor Janine

Wikipedia isn’t your doctor
Don’t get me wrong—I love Wikipedia. Like many people, I suspect, I can’t remember how I lived without it. But

The best body lotions for dry skin
Soothe dry skin with these dermatologist-recommended body lotions

Beyond pie: Healthy pumpkin recipes
Like most North Americans, I have a strong association of pumpkin as a comfort food, mostly in its pie form

Trying to stay motivated
I recently went away for a holiday with every intention of not gaining weight, getting lots of rest and coming

Why you need to know about COPD
Today is World COPD Day, and the Lung Association wants you to learn more about this chronic disease that affects

Savour nutrition-packed squash
It’s one of the splendours of late fall: the range of colour, shape and size of local winter squashes. And

Help find a cure for Crohn’s and colitis
Nearly 200,000 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, commonly referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet unlike

5 new products for beautiful eyes
Here are some eye-catching products that have crossed the beauty desk at Best Health to keep you looking bright-eyed: 1.

Bra shopping: How to find the best bra for you
Clever innovations and softer fabrics are making a super-comfortable bra a reality. Learn how to shop for the right bra...

A class that teaches walking?
The New York Times reports on a New York yoga instructor who decided to offer courses on walking after noticing

Make apple pancakes this weekend
One of my favourite food blogs is Smitten Kitchen, mainly because of the gorgeous photography. She could photograph a can

Easy ways to eat more veggies
Do you often get to the end of the day and realize that your vegetable intake was less than optimal?

Makeup tricks to make your teeth look whiter
Bleaching isn't the only option when it comes to brightening your smile. Try these two makeup looks for whiter-looking teeth...

Instant glamour
When you're rushing from office to holiday party with minutes to spare, these ideas will get you ready in seconds...

Staff tested: The best mineral makeup
We buffed on the foundation and brushed on the blush to find the best mineral makeup on the market