I'm sure many of you joined us at Best Health in celebrating last night's great Canadian Olympic victories: first, a gold medal from our women's hockey team; and... Read more

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Calgary-based writer Debra Cummings’ story about her trip to Kurseong in Northern India, to help buy a home for orphans, appears in the March/April 2010 issue. Here... Read more

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If you've picked up the March/April issue of Best Health (I hear it's started to appear on newsstands), you'll already know that we're launching an exciting new program... Read more

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Have you had, or do you currently have, cancer, or do you know someone who fits that profile? Are you interested in participating in a research survey about living with cancer? The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association Foundation (CCTFA... Read more

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Let’s get something straight right up front: I am an animal lover. My roommate has adorable cats and though their morning meows can sometime grate on my very last nerve, I understand the attachment people can have to the furry (or scaly, or feathered)... Read more

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Whether or not obesity is a moral issue or health condition is a hot-button topic among Canadian newsreaders today in response to a story about the Quebec Human Rights Commission ruling in favour of a morbidly obese woman who was denied a handicap parking... Read more

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Fantastic news for those who love their suds: Moderate beer drinking may help fight osteoporosis, reports CBC News. A study published in... Read more

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Washing lettuce is a weird little pet peeve of mine. It’s one of those annoying life tasks I’d rather do without. So, I tend to use bags of pre-washed lettuce for my salads—I just tear them open, throw the lettuce in a bowl and voila: Instant salad,... Read more

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If you've ever been curious about how good your hearing is—and if you have access to an iPhone or iPod touch—you'll want to download uHear, a free application that lets you see just how good your hearing... Read more

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