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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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....
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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
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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
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The best body lotions for dry skin
Soothe dry skin with these dermatologist-recommended body lotions
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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
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Trying to stay motivated
I recently went away for a holiday with every intention of not gaining weight, getting lots of rest and coming
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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...
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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
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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
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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?
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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...
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Instant glamour
When you're rushing from office to holiday party with minutes to spare, these ideas will get you ready in seconds...
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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