Life

We’ve got a story on how one woman became a doctor at midlife, a guide to the best houseplants and the reason we’re all reading romance novels right now—all right here.

Which water filter is right for you?

Should you go for a carafe, a faucet attachment of an under-the-sink system? If you prefer filtered water, here are...


How old is too old to live at home?

Adult children are moving back to the nest in increasing quantities'with mixed results. Get an inside look at one woman's...


Editor’s book and DVD picks: September 2009

Our guide to what's new on the shelf: Kitchen Yoga, A Homemade Life, Six Months in Sudan and Stott Pilates...


5 tricks to waste less food

Follow these five steps to throw out less food and save money on your grocery bill


Excerpt: Six Months in Sudan

Canadian author and doctor James Maskalyk writes about the time he spent in Sudan as a doctor for Médicins Sans...


5 best sex books

Boost your sex life with this sexy reading list'plus, start with our cheat sheet to the top two tips from...


Canada’s community gardens

From new friendships to just-picked produce, women across the country are harvesting the benefits of shared green spaces. Here are...


4 ways to cool your home

From allergy-busting central air conditioners to environmentally friendly ceiling fans, here's your guide to what's on the market

How do your hobbies keep you happy’contest rules

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how your hobbies help keep you happy


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What did you do yesterday?

While this may read like an elementary school essay, it’s more about how I used Canada Day to focus on


Cottage Dreams: Celebrating cancer survival

How Seana O'Neill created an innovative program for cancer survivors'and, in doing so, found her passion


How DIY can make you happy

We may not have to grow our own food or make our own clothes'but for a growing number of women,...


How to simplify your life

Stressed and overworked have become the new normal'but it doesn't have to be that way. Learn how to prioritize and...


Mother’s Day gift ideas

Searching for the perfect present for Mom this May? Try one of these Mother's Day gift ideas


10 tips for being a healthy caregiver

Too often, caregivers spend so much time caring for others' needs that they neglect their own. Follow these 10 tips...


Could imposter syndrome be affecting you?

Are you plagued with self-doubt in light of your successes? Do you attribute your accomplishments to luck? You could be...


Are our pets overpampered?

Doggie spas, pricey chew toys, pet-specific bottled water...has society gone overboard? One writer thinks so'here's why

My healthy life: Dr. Judy Patterson

Family physician Judy Patterson found balance'by joining the Canadian Forces


My healthy life: Alison Korn

A former Olympic rower, Alison Korn balances early-bird workouts with the occasional brownie


My healthy life: Maxine Munro

Maxine Munro, an occupational therapist turned yoga instructor, dishes about downward dog and doughnuts


My healthy life: Sayeh Minoosepehr

Somehow, medical resident Sayeh Minoosepehr squeezes good health into a 90-hour workweek


The benefits of eco-friendly cleaners

There are plenty of new options in eco-friendly cleaning products'find out how to choose the right ones for your home


Wool: New and improved

Eco-friendly wool has gone high-tech. Try it for a more comfortable (and itch-free) workout and a better night's sleep

A new kind of hockey mom

How my wife discovered a love of playing hockey'and the exercise and camaraderie that come with it


Aromatherapy and essential oils: Benefits and uses

Aromatherapy can be soothing, uplifting, even healing'and it's easily incorporated into your day. Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy and...


12 resolutions for mind and spirit

This year, when brainstorming ways to improve your life, commit to thinking beyond just the body, and remember to feed...


Living walls to clean your home’s air

Build a green oasis in your home with a living wall, a vertical garden made of plants


Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea for your honey? Look no further than this collection of gifts for...


Simple steps to a better relationship

Whether your relationship's rocky or happy'or somewhere in between'there are steps you can take to make it even better. Try...