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Sochi 2014: From Russia, With Love

I’m feeling the love in Sochi on this Valentine’s Day. It’s not the heart-shaped balloons floating around, or the many


66 days to change: Are we too busy to be healthy?

This week I had one of those days where it was all a little too busy. And I didn’t like


Valentine’s Day: Spread the love and support SickKids

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect and each year, about one out of every 100 babies born


News: Love is good for your heart

Looks like Valentine’s Day is full of all the elements that make for a healthy heart. Turns out, it’s not


Hockey Night in Sochi

(Photo courtesy of the Canadian Olympic Committee) The Canadian women’s hockey team faced off against their U.S. counterparts last night.


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Sochi 2014: Hanging out at the P&G Family Home

I’ve been spending a lot of time at the P&G Global Family Home here in Olympic Park, a site open


66 days to change: Sleep tight

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: I don’t get enough sleep. You too? Our little club isn’t quite


News: Can shivering make you slimmer?

Finally, a reason to appreciate Canada’s long, cold winter. Turns out, shivering and exercise are similar when it comes to

Staff tested: Bright, bold lip colour

We brightened up a winter day at the office by putting the latest show-stopping lip hues to the test. Find...


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Guest post: Say ‘I love you’ with ethical chocolate

Would you say no to chocolate on Valentine’s Day? In 2004, Canadians spent $278 million on Valentine’s Day chocolate and


Meatless Monday: Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

Planning for a baby can be (read: is) expensive. Along with buying all the baby stuff and setting up the


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Sochi 2014: A great weekend for Canadian athletes

This past weekend, I got to check out the team figure skating events at the Iceberg Skating palace. It was


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Sochi 2014: The Opening Ceremonies

What a night! I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games last night


Fitness: What’s a Smart Studio spinning class like?

Earlier this week I, along with BH editors Jen Masseau and Katharine Watts, got to visit a new studio in


66 days to change: Coping with cravings

A very wise therapist once said to me: ‘Erin, it doesn’t matter what the root of your issues is. What


News: Added sugars linked to premature death from heart disease

If you think the only thing added sugar does is cause weight gain, think again. A new study shows that


The Oxford shirt: 5 ways to wear it

The classic Oxford shirt isn't just for the office. Here's how to style it for any occasion

Sochi 2014: What we’re most excited to see

The Sochi 2014 Olympics opening ceremony is less than 48 hours away. Ahead of the Winter Games we shared what


66 days to change: The bad day

I got into a little car accident last week. Thank God no one was hurt. I was turning into traffic,


Report: We can’t treat our way out of a cancer problem

By 2030, about a quarter of the world’s population will have some form of cancer. That’s a scary stat –


Meatless Monday: Roasted Cauliflower, Zucchini, Potato and Quinoa Tabouleh Wraps with Hummus and Tahini

If you don’t think you’re a fan of cauliflower, I seriously urge you to roast it with a little bit


Sochi 2014: Countdown to the Olympic Winter Games

The opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games are just one week away, and everything is falling into place:


Fitness: Dress like an Olympic athlete

The Hudson’s Bay red mittens have become a symbol of the Winter Games to Canadians. Launched in 2009 in support

66 days to change: With a little help from my friends

The original title of this blog was ‘How Running Saved Me’ but I thought that was a tad dramatic. I


News: Running is best for breast cancer survival

Is running better than walking? When it comes to exercise for breast cancer survivors, yes. A new long-term study shows


Hair Glossary: Decoding hair colour

Curious about the difference between the various forms of permanent hair colour. Here's what each means, plus how to find...


The evolution of home hair colour

Today's new-and-improved home hair colour makes the process easier, faster and more convenient. Here's what's new


“It works for me!” – Ashleigh McIvor

She’s an Olympic medallist and world champion freeskier, but B.C’s Ashleigh McIvor is passionate about more than just hitting the


Food delivery services: Healthy meals made easy

Last week I had the opportunity to try out a new service available in Ontario called Mealspirations. It’s a food