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7 ways Canadians are preparing for H1N1
As the country braces for the coming flu season and fears of the H1N1 virus loom large, some Canadians are...
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How to adjust your bicycle
Avoid injury by properly adjusting your bike so it's just right for you
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The benefits of biking
Why cycling is so good for your body and mind'plus, how to pick the gear that's right for you
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Swine flu FAQ
Get the facts about the new H1N1 virus and learn how to protect yourself
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5 ways to prevent type 2 diabetes
Up to 90 percent of cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by healthy lifestyle habits. Here are five...
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“How I handled swine flu”
Writer Patricia Pearson shares her family's experience with the H1N1 virus
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Best Health News: October 2009
Why girl talk is good for you, faster breast cancer screening, and the truth about fertility meds'here's your monthly roundup...
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6 things you should know about your genital health
Been a while since your last sex-ed class? Brush up on your genital health IQ with these six common questions,...
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How much sleep do you really need?
If you struggle to get eight hours of shut-eye, read on to find out how much sleep you should be...
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Excerpt: Eating Pomegranates: A memoir of mothers, daughters and the breast cancer gene
Journalist Sarah Gabriel was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44'a result of a rare inherited mutation on the BRCA1...
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4 foods that boost good cholesterol
These four super-foods increase your levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol," which will help lower your risk for...
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How to find love in the 21st century
There are plenty of accessible ways to meet your match. Here's how to find love in today's hectic world
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5 habits for eco-friendly food shopping
Want to make your grocery shops greener? Keep the following practices in mind when planning menus, shopping for food and...
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4 green cleaners that work
Best Health's associate editor Lisa Hannam gave some green cleaners a go. Here are four that worked for her
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How to lose a pound a week
Simply add exercise; subtract food. Here are two weeks' worth of ideas to get started!
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Trying tai chi
It's an ancient Chinese art you can do anywhere, and it has health benefits. How could I resist?
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4 myths and truths about weight loss
Find out which weight loss wisdom actually works and what's just a myth
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Why eating at night will make you gain weight
Find out why nighttime snacking could be your weight-loss downfall
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5 strange-but-true health cures
Who says scientists lack imagination? These strange-but-true health studies prove medical researchers are thinking outside the box when it comes...
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10 ways to stress less and sleep more
When stress interrupts your sleep on a nightly basis, it sets you up for chronic insomnia. Here's how to feel...
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How to Do a Thyroid Self-Exam
Learn the facts about thyroid cancer and find out how to monitor yourself for abnormalities
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10 best dance movies of all time
Get your groove on with our list of the best dance movies ever made
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The Weekend to End Breast Cancer: Photos from Toronto
On the weekend of September 12, four team members from Best Health'along with thousands of other participants'walked to raise money...
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4 new resources for moms-to-be
Pregnant, or planning to be? These three books'and one DVD'will help you get organized, beat stress and stay healthy
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Decorating baby’s room: How to make a small nursery appear larger
Often the smallest room in the house is chosen as the nursery'and the room can seem cramped when it's time...
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12 bad excuses to skip running
Instead of focusing on why you can't go for a run, turn those reasons into your motivation!
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How to use online health information
Many websites are packed with pertinent health information'but many others are untrustworthy. Here's how to tell the difference
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4 signs you’re a cyberchondriac
The Internet is packed with information about health conditions'but when does diligent research turn into an obsession? Find out if...
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Why sex hurts: Vulvodynia explained
Vulvodynia can have a devastating impact on a woman's sex life, her relationships and her lifestyle. But there are treatments...