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Nutrition: Why we crave fat (or not)

It isn't just that bacon-loving, talking dog featured in one of last year's most-popular YouTube videos that has a... Read more

Posted by Margaret Nearing on January 30, 2012, 10:57 am

News: A waist of greater than 80-cm could classify you obese in Japan

The Japan Society for the Study of Obesity (JASSO) is considering revisions to the standards currently set for measuring obesity. Under the new guidelines, as reported by Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 26, 2012, 10:23 am

Beauty tips: Makeup artist Nick Barose

One of the biggest focuses in makeup these days is eyelashes.RapidLash, shown here, and available at drugstores for $59, is a treatment that nourishes and fortifies lashes and can be used on those... Read more

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Posted by Rhonda Rovan on January 24, 2012, 02:41 pm

News: Women report feeling pain more intensely than men

Women report feeling pain more intensely than men, according to a new study published in the Journal of Pain.In the study of 11,000 men and women, researchers analyzed patients' reports of pain across a range of approximately 250 disease categories, including... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 23, 2012, 12:10 pm

News: Liver and thyroid cancer rates on the rise

Cancer is already the leading killer in Canada, accounting for 30 percent of all deaths, and now new information released by Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 18, 2012, 12:18 pm

News: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford battles the bulge; pledges to lose 50 lbs.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Councillor Doug Ford, have begun their own personal weight-loss challenge, and are encouraging others carrying around a few extra pounds to do the same.The Ford brothers Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 16, 2012, 01:09 pm

News: Saskatchewan man visited emergency room 150 times in one year

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is calling for healthcare reform, and plans to request that new funds from Ottawa be tied to innovation in order to develop a... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 11, 2012, 05:14 pm

News: Swap & Drop Diet on The Marilyn Denis Show

Best Health's new Swap & Drop Diet book (available now in the Best Health bookstore) was featured on Wednesday's episode of The Marilyn Denis Show.Dr. Susan Biali, a life coach and wellness... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 11, 2012, 03:33 pm

Debate: Do these controversial childhood obesity ads cross the line?

If your child is obese, it’s your fault.Well, at least according to a new ad campaign from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Aimed at making people take notice of what has become an epidemic in North... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on January 9, 2012, 05:26 pm

Meatless Monday: Ginger Tofu with Black Lentils & Kale Chips

Who needs a full-on cleanse when a meal like this packs such a nutritional punch—all on one plate?For the tofu: Soak slices of firm tofu in a mixture of grated fresh ginger, a couple of tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and one tablespoon sesame oil.... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on January 9, 2012, 03:39 pm