• Dial 8-1-1 for Nutrition Information

    Many of us are confused about diet and nutrition because we are constantly inundated with the latest fads ...

    Many of us are confused about diet and nutrition because we are constantly inundated with the latest fads and we don’t know where to go for credible help. When you have questions about fibre or calciu ...

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  • Positive Thinking Calms the Emotional Brain

    Much of the criticism about positive thinking is the accusation that “looking through rose-coloured glass ...

    Much of the criticism about positive thinking is the accusation that “looking through rose-coloured glasses” is an unhealthy form of denial. But thinking positively does not mean pretending bad things ...

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  • Overcome Excuses for Inactivity

    Everyone knows we should be physically active, yet many of us are not. We resort to a list of “reasons” f ...

    Everyone knows we should be physically active, yet many of us are not. We resort to a list of “reasons” for being inactive. Sadly, most of these “reasons” are invalid excuses and many are easily overc ...

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  • Control Holiday Stress

    The best holiday gift to give family and friends is your own good health. After all, who wants to spend t ...

    The best holiday gift to give family and friends is your own good health. After all, who wants to spend time with a grumpy, exhausted, sick person? We struggle to find the ideal gift, face mounting bi ...

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  • 10 Memory Boosters

    When we reach our mid-30s, our memories begin to fade and we’ll continue “forgetting” as we age. That’s n ...

    When we reach our mid-30s, our memories begin to fade and we’ll continue “forgetting” as we age. That’s normal. As we age, we become busier and have more to remember. Here are 10 tips to boost memory: ...

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  • Live Active, Live Well

    We know physical activity is necessary, yet many of us remain inactive, with a myriad of “reasons” why we ...

    We know physical activity is necessary, yet many of us remain inactive, with a myriad of “reasons” why we aren’t exercising. Among the common excuses like “no time” and “too tired,” lack of motivation ...

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  • Surfing for Credible Health Information

    The internet is a convenient information source for all your health concerns. It’s empowering to do your ...

    The internet is a convenient information source for all your health concerns. It’s empowering to do your own research, but you must use discretion; not every site is a credible one. Finding informatio ...

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  • Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privac ...

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privacy. But before you buy, consider the following: Treadmills  These are popular machines because w ...

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  • Tips for Healthy Skin

    Several lifestyle practices can harm and reduce collagen and elastin in the skin, which provide support a ...

    Several lifestyle practices can harm and reduce collagen and elastin in the skin, which provide support and structure, preventing it from wrinkling and sagging. Cut back or avoid smoking, excess sun e ...

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  • Prevent Jet Lag

    Flying to a different time zone? Jet lag can leave you feeling fatigued, affecting the first few days of ...

    Flying to a different time zone? Jet lag can leave you feeling fatigued, affecting the first few days of your trip. And it creates other symptoms like dehydration, indigestion, inability to concentrat ...

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  • Make Plans Now for a Quality Lifestyle

    The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports many Canadians spend their last 10 years in poor health. It’s imp ...

    The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports many Canadians spend their last 10 years in poor health. It’s important to make lifestyle changes as soon as possible: Preferably NOW. Taking responsibility for ...

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  • Exercising with Your Dog

    Exercise helps keep your dog healthy, as well as calm and obedient. Regular activity burns off excess ene ...

    Exercise helps keep your dog healthy, as well as calm and obedient. Regular activity burns off excess energy so your pet won’t be excessively hyper around the house. And it’s an opportunity for you to ...

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  • Enjoy Healthy Ethnic Cuisine

    Visiting ethnic restaurants is a cultural treat. Unfortunately, some ethnic dishes can be just as high in ...

    Visiting ethnic restaurants is a cultural treat. Unfortunately, some ethnic dishes can be just as high in fat, sugar or salt as our Western foods – a concern for dieters or those with health concerns. ...

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  • Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

    When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centr ...

    When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centre. In your own home, you can create a private, convenient gym, with little or no investment. Yo ...

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  • 10 Tips to Keep Your Exercise Promise

    Pledging to exercise regularly is a common New Year’s resolution and, sadly, the one most commonly abando ...

    Pledging to exercise regularly is a common New Year’s resolution and, sadly, the one most commonly abandoned. However, research finds several factors can motivate us to stick to our exercise promise. ...

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