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

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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

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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

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Baby Joseph passed away at home with his family Tuesday. The sad announcement was made on the Save Baby Joseph Read more

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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

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Take a deep breath Canada—the air we breathe was just ranked third best on the World Health Organization's... Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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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