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4 things you should know about psoriasis

Find out more about this chronic inflammatory skin condition


News: Stress harms your heart as much as five cigarettes a day

Exercising and eating a healthy diet may not be enough to keep your heart strong. A new study, published in


Beauty: O.P.I. nail colours for the holidays

O.P.I’s ‘Top Ten’ mini set brings together some of the brand’s most well-known shades for $30. Gift the entire collection


Fitness: Want to know how long you’ll live? Try this simple sitting test

If you don’t believe in palm reading and fortunetellers, but you want to know how long you’ll live, this new


News: Even light smoking can cause sudden death in women

If you think just one cigarette a day is harmless, a new study might make you kick the habit for


News: Is this the best time of day to exercise?

The time of day you’re exercising could have a bigger impact on your sleep than you may think. We know


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Holiday: Spare some change for a good cause

Give a gift that benefits needy schoolchildren: This decorative piggy-bank tin is filled with gourmet cranberry cookies from Quebec bakery


News: Being kind to the environment can help you live longer

Do you carpool, ride your bike and buy eco-friendly laundry detergent? If you want to live longer, you should. A

Meatless Monday: Mixed Bean Slow-Cooker Chili

In an attempt to save money for our upcoming wedding (turns out, they’re expensive) my fiance and I have decided


H&M announces clothing collection initiave to reduce textile waste

(Michelle Williams supports H&M’s eco initiatives. She’s seen here wearing a dress from their Conscious Collection). The life of fashion


The best fragrances from fashion’s hottest brands

Almost half of the 200 scents launched globally in 2012 were from well-known fashion brands. Here are four with an...


News: Does chocolate taste better when you’re on a diet?

Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself to avoid unhealthy foods? If so, you may be more likely


7 captivating fragrances

From the mysterious to the sparkling, these scents are simply lovely


Holiday: Christmas Tree Safety

If a real tree is part of your holiday tradition, the Christmas Tree Safety Angel should provide some piece of


Beauty bites: Fruits & Passion

Little known facts about the Canadian brand, Fruits & Passion


Staff tested: Styling tools

We tried the best new styling tools, just in time for holiday party season


News: Is extra sleep more effective than painkillers?

Need an excuse to sleep in on the weekend (and every other day)? Now you have one. A new study,

Meatless Monday: Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup

When you’re on vacation, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to spend your entire morning cultivating the perfect afternoon meal. This one


Is it okay to give a skincare product as a gift?

If you're planning to give a beauty product as a holiday gift, here's how to do it right


This week on Twitter: A Victoria’s Secret model’s healthy drink, Silverstone and Deschan...

Missed out on tweets from your favourite (and least favourite) celebs this week? Fear not. We’ve rounded up the smartest


Glamourous holiday party accessories

Add a festive finishing touch to your ensemble with a quick hit of sparkling nail colour, softly shimmering cosmetics or...


Debate: Should a 7-year-old cancer patient be given medical marijuana?

Even the New York Times thinks pot should be legalized’but does that mean it’s okay to treat a child’s leukemia


Meatless Monday: Fettuccine Arrabiata

If there’s one thing I learned on my 2-week vacation to Italy, it’s that the simple things in life are

Is the eyebrow embroidery beauty trend safe?

Eyebrow embroidery is an emerging beauty trend in Canada but one that has already become wildly popular in Asia, Australia...


Nutrition: Why black pepper is such a good fat-fighter

A new study has pinpointed a substance in black pepper that provides beneficial fat-fighting benefits: piperine, the pungent-tasting substance that


Movember: More ways to contribute

November is more than half over, which means those Movember moustaches are coming in nicely. Still looking for ways to


Meatless Monday: Stuffed Acorn Squash

One cool fall evening after work, on precisely the day I needed it, I came home to the comforting smell


Fitness: Commit to at least 10 minutes of fitness per day

With the holiday season fast approaching, it can be hard to stick to your usual workout regimen. But a good


Bubbly at Tiffany’s

Last evening, I attended an event at Tiffany & Co.’s flagship location on Bloor St. in Toronto. It was in