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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 7

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Get better results with more-intense intervals


New & Now: July 22, 2011

Must-read health news and views from around the web


Can you think your way thin?

How cognitive behavioural therapy can help you achieve your weight-loss goals


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10 ways you’re not as healthy as you thought

Find out which common habits may be sabotaging your healthy lifestyle


What it’s like to live with Type 2 diabetes

What's it like living with Type 2 diabetes? Here's how just a few adjustments to your daily routine can make...


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 6

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: incorporate upper- and lower-body exercises simultaneously


New & Now: July 15, 2011

Must-read health news and views from around the web


The cutest new golf gear

Stay cool and comfortable on the course with some of summer's cutest golf gear

Golf tips from Canadian pros

Golf is a great leisurely activity and can actually make you fitter. Here, Canadian pros offer some golf tips to...


How to stay motivated to lose weight

Feel like you're falling behind in your fitness goals? Here are some expert tips for staying motivated and committed to...


4 Canadian yoga adventures

Stretch your muscles and your mind with one of these Canadian yoga adventures


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 5

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Add a bonus workout


New & Now: July 8, 2011

Must-read health news and views from around the web


Pilates: How to get started

Developed for dancers but made popular in mainstream gyms, Pilates exercise helps you limber up your entire body as you...


7 ways to stay cool without AC

Who says you need the air conditioner running all summer to keep cool? Here are seven ways to beat the...


Your birth order personality

Have you ever wondered why you and your siblings seem so different sometimes? Here's what your birth order says about...


How birth order affects your life

Some researchers say birth order can influence your personality. Here's how your place in the family can affect your life

Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 4

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, we've got five days of workouts for improved results


New & Now: July 1, 2011

Must-read health news and views from around the web


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What makes Canada healthy?

In honour of Canada Day, we asked Best Health readers what their communities have to offer that helps them stay...


How your dog can make you healthier

More than just a cuddle companion, your dog can benefit your health. Here's how your favourite pet does more than...


5 tips for starting a new healthy life

Beginning ' and sticking to ' a new fitness plan can be challenging in the first few weeks. Here are...


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 3

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, evaluate your progress and ask yourself 'Are you working hard...

New & Now: June 24, 2011

Must-read health news and views from around the web


How to do a technology detox

When you spend more time talking on the phone than you do sleeping, you know it's time to do a...


10 healthy investments you need to make

There's no end to the number of health products available on the market. Here are the ones we recommend


DIY boot camp

There's no need for a gym or trainer with this do-it-yourself boot camp guide. This one-hour workout allows you to...


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 2

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, build on your base by doing more strength moves and...


Yes, Dogs Really Can Smell Cancer

A four-legged friend just might save your life.