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Lush Cosmetics and Ottawa Riverkeeper Fight to ‘Ban the Bead’

Lush Cosmetics has partnered with Ottawa Riverkeeper – a non-profit group dedicated to protecting the Ottawa River and its tributaries


15 gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Give mom a gift she's sure to love. Here are 15 ideas


6 things you should never do on Facebook

Do you know the unspoken rules of social media interaction? We asked the expert for their best strategies for managing...


Improve your health with an active office

Let’s face it: sitting for long hours has become the norm. Whether it’s driving in rush hour traffic or spending


Natural ways to clean your home

A Q+A with Amber Hamilton LaPorte, owner of Maid Natural Cleaning in Vancouver, BC


5 sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Spoil the lady in your life and surprise her with one of these sweet Valentine's Day gifts


After an affair: The do’s and don’ts

Expert advice for how to deal when your partner has had an affair


Last-minute gift ideas for absolutely everyone on your list

Avoid the crowds and let us help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list

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Quiz: How much do you really know about love?

Take this quiz to get to the bottom of some commonly held beliefs about what it takes to find'and keep'true...


DIY gift ideas: Holiday crafts with the kids

Best Health's Stephanie Han is super-crafty, and has been making her own jewellery, gifts, artwork and home décor for years....


Turnip & Parmesan Gratin

Turnip is an underused vegetable with lots of potential. The nutty flavour adds a delicious element to any supper. Gratinated...


Veggie, Fruit & Nut Holiday Salad

Packed full of healthy ingredients and diverse flavours, this salad is a wonderful companion to roast chicken. The ingredients can...


Rosemary, Lemon & Garlic Stuffed Roast Chicken

Roast chicken can be a nice alternative for the holidays because it takes a lot less time than turkey to...


Book excerpt: Opening Heaven’s Door

What my sister taught me about what might lie beyond


Your Fur-Baby Deserves a Pet Massage

Massage offers pets nearly as many benefits as it does for humans.


Stay healthy and energized when travelling for work

Three experts give advice for dealing with a gruelling work travel schedule


Family meals: How to get the kids talking more

Sharing meals as a family is healthy. So how do you get kids talking at the table? Here are some...

Why being hangry is bad for your relationship

According to a new study, low levels of blood sugar can make couples more likely to lash out at each...


Get better sex with a natural lubricant

Looking for a natural product? Here are two to try


Yoga boosts confidence in kids

It has given my tween-aged daughters a confidence boost


5 foods you can share with your pup

Not sure if you should slip your dog table scraps? Here are some of the human foods safe for your...


It’s true: A happy wife = a happy life

Newly married? Here's what your husband needs to know.


What’s the secret to aging well?

Most of us recognize the high-profile women pictured below. But people who age well are everywhere. What's the latest on...

Confessions of a Facebook stalker

I knew it was slightly creepy. But I couldn't help myself


My Healthy Life: Liza Fromer

Liza Fromer shares how she leads her happy and healthy life


Is it common to orgasm in public?

Okay, get ready for some X-rated info we recently stumbled across and thought some of you might find eye-opening


Secrets to shopping at thrift stores

Parents and university students, take note: Don't forget second-hand stores when you're setting up your living space


How to tell your husband he’s smothering you

My husband texts me several times a day, comes grocery shopping with me, and plans his weekend around my availability....


My Healthy Life: Rachelle Wintzen

When chronic fatigue got the best of her, Rachelle Wintzen decided to take a more holistic approach to life