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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


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:


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


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,


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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