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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
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New & Now: July 22, 2011
Must-read health news and views from around the web
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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
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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...
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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
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New & Now: July 15, 2011
Must-read health news and views from around the web
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The cutest new golf gear
Stay cool and comfortable on the course with some of summer's cutest golf gear
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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...
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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...
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4 Canadian yoga adventures
Stretch your muscles and your mind with one of these Canadian yoga adventures
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 5
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Add a bonus workout
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New & Now: July 8, 2011
Must-read health news and views from around the web
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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New & Now: June 24, 2011
Must-read health news and views from around the web
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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Yes, Dogs Really Can Smell Cancer
A four-legged friend just might save your life.