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Beauty: Skin Food for dry and rough skin

The cold winter weather really does a number on my hands—even if I'm diligent about wearing warm gloves! So, when I received Weleda's Skin Food hand cream, I had to... Read more

Posted by Melissa Greer on November 30, 2011, 04:35 pm

Fitness trend: A workout that benefits both you and your dog

Looking for a fun, new way to stay in shape? Why not try out a fitness class where dogs are welcome too!While at Winter Woofstock last weekend, I was introduced to Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on November 25, 2011, 02:25 pm

News: Guidelines advise against mammograms for women in their 40s

New guidelines for breast cancer screening suggests routine mammogram tests are not of significant benefit for women aged 40 to... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on November 22, 2011, 11:50 am

News: Unlicensed doctor injects cement into woman's buttocks

A Florida woman nearly died after an unlicensed "doctor" pumped her buttocks full of toxic materials one would commonly find in a garage. Oneal Morris claimed to be a doctor and injected her patient's butt with cement, mineral oil and tire sealant in... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on November 21, 2011, 02:51 pm

Meatless Monday: Huevos Rancheros, Gladstone Style

Recently I attended the re-opening of one of Toronto’s iconic music venues and dining rooms: the Gladstone Hotel’s Melody Bar. The food that was being passed around was delicious,... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on November 21, 2011, 10:26 am

News: Broken hearts more common in women, plus the latest health news

Want to know what happened in health headlines this week? Get all the hottest health and healthy-living news from around the web. Check back every Friday to find out what we've been buzzing about here at Best Health.Read more

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Posted by on November 18, 2011, 04:00 pm

News: Canada's federal government scores an 'F' for water-protection efforts

I'm a big advocate of tap water — as long as it's relatively cold I'll drink it. To stay hydrated throughout the day I fill up a reusable water bottle (and... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on November 16, 2011, 03:50 pm

News: How pollution impacts the brain

It's bad enough that Canadians spend the equivalent of 12 days a year commuting, but all that time spent in traffic jams and smog might have more of an impact than... Read more

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Posted by on November 15, 2011, 09:59 am

Nutrition: Eat slow; get thin

I confess to not being a slow eater—and the hungrier I am, the faster food seems to disappear from my plate. But two new research studies from the University of Rhode Island have me vowing to put my... Read more

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Posted by Margaret Nearing on November 14, 2011, 10:43 am

New & Now: EEG detects awareness in vegetative patients, plus more of the latest health news

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Posted by Melissa Greer on November 11, 2011, 01:52 pm