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Life after breast cancer: How long does it take to heal?
This week I learned a new term from the doctors that I thought was only associated with vehicles. They said
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Do you know who you are?
Who am I now? That has been an ongoing question in my brain. Who am I now? What is going
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How cancer treatment can trigger menopause
The “M” word… Menopause… yeah, we talk about upcoming changes in our life with our peers, and with our friends/family
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New in beauty: Two new budget-friendly skin-care lines at Shoppers Drug Mart
Looking for a new-and budget-friendly-addition to your skincare routine?Shoppers Drug Mart is launching two exclusive new skin-care brands this month:
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Eat good food, raise money for breast cancer
Eat to the Beat is an annual culinary fundraiser that takes place in Toronto to benefit Willow Breast Cancer Support
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Are you ever too old to participate in sports?
Not according to 95-year-old javelin thrower Florence Storch, who’s aiming for a spot on the podium in Canada’s 55+ games,
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Links roundup: August 29
From CBC, the Paralympic torch relay has begun. From That’s Fit, how fructose makes you fat. From Fit Sugar, what
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The moment of truth?
As you know, I’ve been training to run a 10K race—the Nike Human Race—on August 31. As in on Sunday!
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New vaccine approved by Health Canada
According to the Canadian Press, Health Canada yesterday announced the approval of a vaccine against shingles for people age 60
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Book review: Apples to Oysters by Margaret Webb
Where does your food come from? Many of us don’t even think about it—it comes from the grocery store, of
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Incense use linked to respiratory cancers
While the sweet smell of incense can induce a feeling of relaxation or is part of many cultures’ religious ceremonies,
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Behind the scenes at our September cover shoot
Ilove the cover of our September issue—the model looks so healthy andhappy to be cycling around the countryside on her
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Celebrate National Family Dinner Night
How often do you sit down for dinner with your family? Do you wish it happened more? Well, here’s an
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The fanciest lip gloss in town
This is not something I’d ever have come up with, but you have to hand it to the people at
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Pole dancing at home
If you’re a fan of pole-dancing or strip-teasing fitness classes, then this tidbit of news is for you: you can
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Healthy splurge: GoChi goji berry juice
If you’re on top of nutrition trends, you’ll already know about goji berries, an Asian import hailed as one of
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Inside breast cancer: Finding the right bra
Underwear… yes, this is girl talk. I have bought so many different types of underwear over the last two years
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What’s really making you tired?
Fitness vs. fatigue management – it has really been a struggle for me to find the balance. When you sign
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7 ways to work fitness into your life
The big question for dear husband and me has been, How do we make a fitness plan part of our
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Fall fitness boost
I love fall—the colours, that earthy smell hanging in the air—but it also signals the end of all the summer
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Travel for foodies in PEI this fall
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Michael Smith, a PEI resident and prominent Canadian foodie and host
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Links roundup: August 22
Some interesting stories from around the web this week: From The Tyee, why is the Canadian media so demanding of
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My favourite new toothpaste
I’m really, really picky about toothpaste. For one thing, I have very specific preferences about mint: I like peppermint, but
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The power of prayer?
Pray, pray, pray… I have had a difficult relationship with religion, or rather with people who feel that they are
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How to choose your dreams
Like the rest of the world, we are watching the Olympics, listening to other people’s dreams and learning about the
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Roundup of women’s health news
A snapshot of important news in women’s health this week: Bone Health: From this week’s issue of the Canadian Medical
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8 tips on cooking for people with food allergies
Cooking for people with food allergies can be tough. To help, King Pharmaceuticals Canada, maker of EpiPen, teamed with Canadian
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5 things you should know about allergies
Summertime is a mixed blessing for me. While it’s my favourite season due to the lovely warm weather (when it’s
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Tomato time
Baskets of ripe field tomatoes filled the stalls of our local farmers’ market this past weekend. Finally, tomatoes with a