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Debate: Should yoga be a competitive Olympic sport?

I admit it: During yoga class my mind often wanders, and I catch myself checking out the postures others have managed to settle into with such ease. However, I've never thought... Read more

Posted by Melissa Greer on February 29, 2012, 03:49 pm

Meatless Monday: Mushroom Pappardelle

Does this look delicious or what? And it's so easy. I love to use mushrooms in vegetarian dishes because not only are they really good for you, some people who usually want meat for their supper (okay, I mean men!) feel they're getting something meaty... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on February 27, 2012, 03:26 pm

Nutrition: An orange a day may keep a stroke away

Actually, it doesn't have to be an orange, eating citrus fruits in general may lower women's risk of ischemic—blood clot-related—strokes according to study results published in the latest issue of Stroke:... Read more

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Posted by Margaret Nearing on February 27, 2012, 09:59 am

Beauty trend: Red gloss

I've always wanted to try a red lip but alas, I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to bold makeup. That's why I was excited to try this new lip product from one of MAC's spring collections, COOK MAC. Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 23, 2012, 01:19 pm

Event: Reebok CrossFit takes over Toronto's Dundas Square

"The Sport of Fitness Has Arrived" according to Reebok.I was at Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square earlier to witness the launch of this new campaign from Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 22, 2012, 04:58 pm

Event: Dance to Conquer Cancer with Richard Simmons

If you're looking for a fun fitness event to try this weekend, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is holding a unique fundraiser called Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 9, 2012, 04:11 pm

News: 15-pound baby boy born in China

Wow. A mother in China has given birth to a baby boy weighing 15.5 pounds! According to the the U.S.-based Chinese news service NTDTV (via Toronto Sun),... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 8, 2012, 04:53 pm

News: Declare today a "No Diet" day for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

How many times in your life have you been on a diet? If you're anything like the average woman (or man), you've probably dieted at least once in your life. But when losing weight... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 6, 2012, 01:28 pm

Nutrition: Add an apple to your February day

The folks at BC Tree Fruits let us know that February is Apple Month in British Columbia. But this seemed like a great reminder for all of us that adding a chopped apple to a bowl of hot oatmeal, tucking... Read more

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Posted by Margaret Nearing on February 6, 2012, 10:16 am

Debate: Does this restaurant promote obesity with its 9-pound breakfast?

A diner in Great Yarmouth, England is under fire for challenging customers to eat a 6,000-calorie breakfast.The Kidz Breakfast, as it's called, reportedly weighs 9-pounds, and includes 12 pieces of bacon, 12 pieces of sausage, six eggs, as well as 12... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on February 2, 2012, 08:37 pm