The use of sunlamps and tanning beds—which until now was classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”—has been bumped up to the highest cancer risk category: “carcinogenic to humans.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer made... Read more

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It's a no-brainer: Working out just doesn't work on an empty stomach. But finding the right snack to eat before you exercise isn't always easy. For one thing, it takes some experimentation—everyone is different. But for another, sometimes you run out... Read more

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I've been doing yoga for a long time: I took my first class back in the mid-'90s when I started university, before its popularity soared. It was truly the dark ages of yoga—while we did have sticky yoga mats, there were no special yoga clothes or yoga... Read more

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Lugging around a heavy purse just doesn’t feel right in summer. It’s time to lighten up. I’ve tried to get rid of anything not essential. Although don’t you find that stuff just has a way of coming back? Like do I really need to carry around... Read more

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If you're trying to lose weight, or even just stay where you are, one of the common pitfalls is beverages, from the fizzy to the alcoholic. Pop, sugary coffee blends, energy drinks, cocktails, that pint of local beer—they're all danger zones when it... Read more

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This weekend I ran my longest race ever, the Acura Toronto 10-Miler. (That's 16.1 kilometres, or 60 percent longer than a 10K, and about halfway between a 10K and a half-marathon.) Well,... Read more

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On my way out the door this morning I noticed an opened bag of Doritos on the coffee table. Last night my partner came home after a soccer game and got hungry. When I made a snide remark about his late-night snack, he quickly pointed out the chocolate... Read more

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I recently had the opportunity to speak with Chef Michael Smith, who is a great proponent of cooking with whole foods and supporting local farmers. Although not a native Islander, he has made P.E.I. his home and is working with... Read more

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There's this one cheese I'm absolutely addicted to—a sheep ricotta that I buy at Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market in downtown Toronto. I can't buy it too often, because I literally cannot stay... Read more

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It's not just cute kitties that can find happiness in a ball of yarn. For many of us, yarn-related hobbies like knitting, crocheting, spinning or weaving help us stay balanced and calm amidst the turmoil of life. And if yarn isn't your thing, maybe it's... Read more

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