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Staff tested: The best mascaras

We tested the latest mascaras and found something for everyone. From long-lasting and eco-friendly to flake-free, find out which one...


News: Is this alternative therapy better for pain reduction?

If acetaminophen, ibuprofen and over-the-counter drugs are your answer to migraines, arthritis and other chronic pain, you may want to


Is it safe to get a Brazilian blowout?

Brazilian hair treatments offer silky smooth results, but could be toxic for your health. Find out what the risks are


News: Is social networking making us fat?

There’s a place where perception of time is warped, and two hours feels like five minutes. That place is called


Bonnie on a Bike: Taking a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Did it!

Yesterday the Ride For Karen took place, and yes, I did complete it. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t always fun,


Meatless Monday: Vermicelli Noodle and Tofu Rice Paper Wraps with Peanut Sauce

One of my favourite ways to greet fall weather is with a big bowl of Vietnamese Pho, a comforting broth


A not-to-miss event for foodies

I’m so excited to be able to experience this year’s Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival taking place in Stratford,


Fitness: Would you do a jogging city tour?

I recently returned from a 10 day vacation in Europe. While I was there my accommodations consisted of boutique hotels

News: Celeb shaves head to support friend with cancer

Country singer Kellie Pickler recently shaved her head as a way to support a friend who’s about to begin chemotherapy


News: Not all obese people are unhealthy: study

Just because a person is obese doesn’t mean they are unhealthy’at least according to a new study published in the


5 celebrity hairstyles for fall 2012

Before you trade in your summer 'do, find out which hairstyles Hollywood is fawning over this season. From sleek and...


Bonnie on a Bike: Taking a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 6 Days to Go!

It’s come to this: Less than a week before the big day, Ride For Karen, on Sept. 9, which raises


Meatless Monday: Mini Herbed Tofu and Vegetable Pot Pies

If I won the lottery, one of the first things I’d do is get a personal chef. Homemade, healthy meals


Back-to-school: Ease up on backpack weight

Lugging around heavy books and binders can lead to poor posture, not to mention injury to the back, neck and


News: Teenage marijuana use can lower IQ for life

If you think putting your rebellious teen years behind you will leave no lasting proof that damage was done, think


Meatless Monday: Maple Sweet Potato Mash with Rosemary-Walnut Green Beans and Marinated Tofu

One of my favourite ways to spend weekend mornings is at my local farmer’s market. It’s so easy to think


Fitness: Supportive running shoes without bulk

I’ve been running regularly this summer in a pair of Nike Free running shoes and love how light they are.

News: Study finds tea extract that shrinks tumours

There’s even more reason to love my favourite cup of tea now. Scientists have discovered a chemical in green tea


Bonnie on a Bike: Training for a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 18 Days to Go!

Oh my gosh: Less than three weeks to go now until Ride For Karen on September 9! Since I last


Your ultimate time-saving beauty routine

Does the daily rush have you doing your makeup on your commute? Rev up your beauty routine with these multi-tasking...


News: Obesity can cause cogntive decline

Obesity isn’t just bad for your heart, waistline and blood pressure. According to a new study, it’s bad for your


News: Teen invents advanced cancer test using only Google

Today’s teens are putting past generations to shame with their incredible achievements. First, 17-year-old Brittany Wegner won first prize at


News: Can food be as effective as prescription mood drugs?

We already know some foods can boost our moods‘but can they be as effective as a prescription drug? According to

Meatless Monday: Purple Potato and Yam Spinach Salad

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you throw together with the things in your fridge and pantry. This colourful


Get gorgeous hair with a healthier scalp

Who knew that having healthy, beautiful hair would start at the top? Here's what's new in scalp-care


Fitness: canfitpro Consumer Fitness and Wellness Show

This morning I attended a media sneak peak at the canfitpro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show


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Here’s to Canada’s Nurses!

What would we do without the dedication and hard work of nurses? They deserve recognition. In the September issue of


News: Are egg yolks as bad as smoking?

If you reach for eggs as healthy breakfast choice, you might not like the results of a new study, which


Is it possible to get rid of age spots?

Drugstores and beauty counters are teeming with products designed to even skin tone and help fade dark spots. But how...