Radio stations pull some outlandish stunts to draw listeners, but an Ottawa radio show's latest contest takes the prize for most eyebrow-raising. Hot 89.9 is Read more
According to the World Heart Federation, 17.1 million people die from cardiovascular disease each year. It's the world's number one... Read more
Smokers will notice very graphic labels covering their cigarette packs starting next March. The new warnings will cover 75 percent of packs (currently,... Read more
Baby Joseph passed away at home with his family Tuesday. The sad announcement was made on the Save Baby Joseph Read more
What makes a Happy Meal so attractive to a child? Chances are kids have their eye first and foremost on the toy that's offered with it.So... Read more
Take a deep breath Canada—the air we breathe was just ranked third best on the World Health Organization's... Read more
My day usually begins with some sort of latte — the caffeine and sugar give me a much needed energy boost. This daily habit of mine can get expensive, but it's not... Read more
I'm really excited to be taking part in this weekend's Savour Stratford culinary events, for which Best Health is a sponsor. On Saturday is the Chef Challenge, where I'll be... Read more
Training for a marathon takes a lot of preparation: consistent exercise, proper sleep, good nutrition — yet 36-year-old Emily Strunk-Helm plans to run the... Read more
Prunes—a.k.a. dried plums—are in the spotlight due to their superior bone-building ability. Researchers at Florida State University showed that this often taken-for-granted dried fruit can improve... Read more
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