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News: Is physical activity in nature more beneficial?

If you want to get as many benefits as possible from your workout, you might want to skip the gym.A new study from the University of Glasgow shows that while your body may... Read more

Posted by on June 29, 2012, 11:45 am

Debate: Should juice be banned from school vending machines?

When it comes to sugar content, experts say juice is just as bad as pop.The only difference? Juice also contains nutrients.That’s what cranberry growers are arguing in the face of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” anti-obesity initiative, the guidelines... Read more

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Posted by on June 28, 2012, 04:45 pm

Event: Dove presents Women Who Should Be Famous

Last night I attended Dove’s Women Who Should Be Famous event—an evening which shone the spotlight on some real women who are strong role models. Actress and singer/song-writer,... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on June 27, 2012, 03:01 pm

News: Study finds best diet for weight loss

Anyone who’s tried to lose weight knows there are dozens of different diets that all offer the same thing: weight loss that lasts.But which one of them works best?A... Read more

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Posted by on June 27, 2012, 02:50 pm

Event: A day in the life of a coffee tester, plus: How healthy is coffee?

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that coffee drinkers live longer than those who abstain.If that’s true, Kevin West is going to live a long, long, life.As the... Read more

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Posted by on June 27, 2012, 11:04 am

Bonnie on a Bike: Training for a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 76 Days to Go

Since that first ride home on my Specilized bike from Gears bike shop in Port Credit—21k to my home in Toronto—I've clocked... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on June 26, 2012, 04:55 pm

News: Breast cancer survivor wins right to swim topless at public pool

Jodi Jaecks, a 47-year-old woman who underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy as treatment for breast cancer, recently won the right to swim topless at a Seattle public pool. Initially, Jaecks was told by pool staff that all swimmers must wear "gender-appropriate... Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on June 26, 2012, 04:04 pm

News: Can drinking wine every day make your life better?

If you unwind each evening with a glass (or two) of wine with dinner, you might be doing more than just improving your night—you could also be improving your... Read more

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Posted by on June 25, 2012, 02:42 pm

Debate: Should Canada tax sugary drinks?

Obesity has been blamed for a lot in the past few years: harming the planet, Read more

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Posted by on June 22, 2012, 11:43 am

Debate: Could cute kids be more effective than the new graphic cigarette labels?

Canadian smokers will notice their cigarette packages have gotten a bit of a gruesome makeunder as the new, mandatory labelling—covering three-quarters of the package—has taken effect.The new packaging features graphic images such as Read more

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Posted by Melissa Greer on June 21, 2012, 02:02 pm