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News: Dark chocolate could be good for your brain

If you eat dark chocolate for its health benefits, you’ll be happy to know there’s another reason (besides the fact


8 new denim trends for fall

Step out of your staple blues and try a denim update this fall. With a multitude of patterns, colours and...


Beauty bites: Lise Watier

Learn more about this Canadian cosmetics brand celebrating its 40th anniversary


News: Can popcorn cause Alzheimer’s?

If your movie-watching snack of choice is popcorn, you may want to start popping it at home. While unprocessed popcorn


Meatless Monday: Sprouted Grain Tortilla Veggie Pizza

My boyfriend and I had just returned from a camping trip when our craving for pizza hit. Unfortunately, our favourite


The truth about silicones

Silicones play a major role in our cosmetics and personal care products. So why are some companies opting not to...


Bonnie on a Bike: Training for a 100-k Cycling Challenge. Countdown: 31 days to go!

I’ve been working on my speed. I will be embarrassed if I have to spend more than 5 hours doing


News: 12-year-old cancer patient inspires thousands

If you want to cry and appreciate life all at once, make your way over to 12-year-old Talia Joy Castellano’s

Debate: Should access to baby formula be limited in hospitals?

When you have a baby, naturally you want to do what’s best for them. That’s the rationale behind New York


News: Can telling the truth make you healthier?

If you think little white lies never hurt anybody, a new study might convince you that honesty is indeed the


Meatless Monday: Arugula, Sweet Potato and Beet Salad with Tofu

Caramelized pecans and earthy beets go together perfectly. My boyfriend, who is also vegetarian, first introduced me to the combo


Fitness: Get in the best shape of your life

Want a workout that will work your entire body, blast fat and give you a great challenge? Kickboxing could be


Event: The Sunshine Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary

Earlier this week I got to meet two very special kids who had each recently had a dream come true


Beauty: Saving face in a hot summer

After paying attention but not always walking the talk, this summer I’ve been more vigilant about daily facial sun protection.


News: Who’s your Olympic athlete body match?

BBC News has a new, unique tool available, which allows you to find out which Olympic athlete your body size


News: How to make back-to-school safety more stylish

MedicAlert bracelets have been helping to promote awareness of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions or conditions since 1961. Health Canada reports


News: Psychological abuse can increase a child’s risk of physical health problems

Physical abuse isn’t the only thing that can hurt a child. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics says

Meatless Monday: Vegan Spelt Spaghetti with Red Lentil ‘Meatballs’

When I was 8, I found out what meat was made of. My first thought was that my collection of


News: Office workers burn as many calories as hunter-gatherers

Do you blame your 9 to 5 desk job for making you gain weight?A new study says you should blame


Bonnie on a Bike: Taking a 100-k Cycling Challenge. 45 days to go!

Up to now, my training for Ride For Karen, taking place on September 9, has been mainly along the waterfront


News: Can enticing photos of food make you gain weight?

A new study suggests that when faced with food cues in our environment (such as ads), whether we overindulge in


How much should I tip my hairstylist?

Our beauty editor answers your questions


News: 17-year-old builds program to detect breast cancer

First prize at this year’s Google Science Fair went to Brittany Wegner, 17, for her cloud-based neural network’an artificial "brain"

Alternative sun protection options

Try these natural options to protect yourself from the sun


News: Obese kids already have heart disease risk factors

If you thought heart disease was reserved for smokers over 45, think again. A Dutch study shows that obese children,


Debate: Should food producers add cancer warnings to high-sodium foods?

If you don’t already omit added salt from your meals, you may want to start. The World Cancer Research Fund


Meatless Monday: Gratinated Zucchini Boats

My husband, Jules, and I planted our usual vegetable garden again this year, and for some reason the zucchinis have


5 hot beauty trends for summer 2012

Not sure how to rock the edgy runway looks for summer 2012? Turn to these Hollywood A-listers for inspiration and...


News: Is it possible for smokers to protect their lungs?

Possibly, according to a new study from researchers in Boston, which found that vitamin D may offer some protection against