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4 moves for stronger, firmer arms
Do these 4 moves just 3 times a week for toned arms to carry you through your day
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How to run your first 10K
Try this training program for intermediate runners created by a Canadian running champion
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Give yourself a natural chest lift
Strengthening and building the chest muscles will help perk up the surrounding tissue, too. Here's how to do it
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4 moves for a stronger chest
Do this routine twice a week for a stronger, more supportive chest
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4 signs your pet might be sick
If your cat or dog suddenly changes their behaviour, they may not be feeling well. Here are four things to...
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Yoga pose of the month: Strengthen your core with Staff Pose
Sit on the floor and build your core!
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5 ways to follow through on your goals
Setting New Year's resolutions is easy, but keeping them can be a real challenge. Here's how to master the art...
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The ultimate 10-minute workout
Burn calories and build muscle fast with this high-intensity circuit-training workout you can finish in just 10 minutes
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8 ways to avoid holiday weight gain
December is a dangerous month for those of us trying to eat well and maintain a healthy weight. Find out...
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Yoga meditation: A beginner’s guide
Get started on the road to a meditation practice with this guide for beginners
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How to get your vitamin D
Some research suggests a link between vitamin D deficiency and increased risk of cancer and osteoporosis. But how can you...
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5 diabetes-friendly bread recipes
These satisfying diabetes-friendly bread recipes offer a variety of healthy options for any occasion'from tea time to an evening snack....
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14 ways to be an eco-friendly cook
Try these expert tips on how to bake, prepare and store food the smarter, eco-friendly way
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Your healthy holiday party planner
The holidays are here again'along with finger foods, cookies and plenty of eggnog. Brace yourself for a busy party season...
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Are braces, crowns or veneers right for you?
We all want to flash a picture-perfect set of pearly whites'and thankfully there are procedures available that can help. Here's...
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Gift guide: 6 meaningful gift ideas
Help your loved ones embrace life this season with these picks from the heart for kids and adults
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Gift guide: 10 healthy holiday gift ideas
Share the gift of good health this season with these 10 great gifts that will help your loved ones keep...
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5 new discoveries about the common cold
Wish there were a cure for your sniffles? Scientists are understanding more every day about the viruses that cause stuffy...
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Diabetes: Your guide to treatments that work
Here are seven treatments for diabetes that have been proven to help control your blood sugar and increase your response...
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News: Do people with Type 2 diabetes deserve the stigma?
An article published in the Toronto Star brings this question to mind today. The piece (originally from the Chicago Tribune)
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Saved by shock therapy
One woman shares her struggle with a sudden mental illness and how shock therapy saved her life
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Memories of Movember
More than 118,000 Canadians participated in Movember this year to help fight prostate cancer. We asked you to show us...
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4 ways to prevent a hangover
Try these tips for preventing a hangover and avoid the nasty symptoms of drinking too much
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Yoga pose of the month: Beat stress and tension with Legs up the Wall Pose
Every time exhaustion hits and mood takes a nose dive, this simple pose is guaranteed to de-stress and calm your...
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Your at-home holiday workout routine
Don't let a busy social schedule derail your fitness plans during the holidays. This quick and effective holiday workout will...
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News: Ontario latest province to stop covering vitamin D tests for everyone
How do you know if you’re getting enough vitamin D? There’s actually a test that can measure levels of the
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5 ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure
High blood pressure can put you at risk for serious health complications down the road. Here are five ways to...
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5 ways you may be sabotaging yourself
Make sure you reach the goals you set by avoiding these self-sabotage traps
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6 moves to tone your joint muscles
The right workout can help ease your joint woes. Here are six moves to tone the muscles around your knees,...