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10 sleep tips for shift workers

Studies show that sleep deprivation can lead to serious consequences for shift workers, including firefighters, police officers and medical workers....


4 ways men can reduce diabetes and heart disease risk

For men, a pot belly could be a sign of metabolic syndrome'a condition that signifies greater diabetes and heart disease...


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3 fun gadgets for running and walking

Add the power of technology to your workout routine with these three cool tools for running and walking


4 ways to relieve stress during pregnancy

Pregnancy brings extra challenges to life'but you don't have to get stressed out. Follow these tips to feel better and...


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Canada’s best medical care for women

These five female-focused hospitals are leading the way in medical care for women


Which deodorant is right for you?

Stressing about perspiration? Find out which over-the-counter option is right for you, from natural deodorants to clinical-strength antiperspirants


What to do if you sweat too much

Feel like you sweat more than the average person? You could have hyperhidrosis'here's what to do


5 simple rules for your healthiest life

Confused by conflicting health information? You don't need to be'living a healthy life is simple at its core. Here are...

My healthy life: Charmaine Brett

International aid worker Charmaine Brett knows how to de-stress under extreme conditions


9 moves for strong, sexy legs

Do these leg moves inside or out'you'll see results either way (we promise)


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...


6 health questions, solved

The bottom-line truth on everyday health questions, based on the freshest research findings


5 tricks to waste less food

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


A healthy you in minutes a day

Just a few minutes of exercise per week may be all you need to help prevent some of the risk...


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...


Find the best sports bra for you

A good sports bra is essential to a comfortable workout. Find the right sports bra for you'from A-cup to plus-size'with...

The joys of surfing

Canadian women are increasingly discovering the joys of surfing on our own shores'and farther south. Here's why "hanging 10" is...


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...


10 miles down, 3 to go! Plus my killer pre-run smoothie recipe

This weekend I ran my longest race ever, the Acura Toronto 10-Miler. (That’s 16.1 kilometres, or 60 percent longer than


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...


Weekend warriors

The Weekend to End Breast Cancer event provides camaraderie and a sense of empowerment over the disease for these women


5 ways to deal with a restless bed partner

Better half keeping you up at night? Here are some solutions that will help you sleep better

How to beat jet lag

A nutritionist and sleep doctor let us in on good food choices and how to handle jet lag like a...


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


Stretch your hips with Standing Pigeon

Standing Pigeon is a deep hip stretch that can produce intense sensations, but it's a gem that gets right to...


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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


Toronto: My favourite yoga studios

After sampling many teachers and countless classes in yoga studios across Toronto, I've come up with a few favourites. Here...