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Sage-Smoked Salmon Burgers

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Pandemic Parenting

It’s seems like an eternity since Canada reported its first COVID-19 case in January. Today, we’re slowly returning to a “new normal.” This season has been heartbreaking and stressful, especially for

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Don\'t let fall weather keep you and the kids indoors. There are a variety of fun family-friendly fall activities that are easy on the pocketbook.The hot, hazy days of summer may be over, but cooler te

Here’s How to Live a more Colourful Life—From an Insta Star Who’s Learned to be Brave with Bolder Hues

But lately, I’ve been leaning into the world of colour, even though it’s confusing and a little bit scary. I’ve been studying how colour changes the way we see ourselves and others, and I’ve been amaz

Immunity Series, Part 2: How Can You Protect Yourself?

Read the first chapter of our Immunity Series here. While the world is focused on the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community echoes what the natural

Exploring Daugavpils, Latgale in Eastern Latvia

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Protect Your Health and Resist Illness

With the whole world clamouring for information during the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community has been echoing a message familiar to all propone

There’s a Yoga For That

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What About His Fertility?

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How we got married by a penguin in Antarctica

We found ourselves on a bright sunny Tuesday morning in a Zodiac boat, being delayed by three humpback whales on our way to say our vows. I’ll be honest; this was not my idea. We had booked a wedding

Dorset: In the footsteps of novelist Thomas Hardy

The short walk through the flower and herb garden up to Thomas Hardy’s cottage reminded me of holidays spent at my father’s family summer home alongside the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland’s County May

Travel in the COVID world – is there a way to stay on the move?

“You must stay at home” Boris utters five crushing words, and that’s it; eight flights cancelled, hotel bookings doomed and the supermarkets run out of toilet rolls. A new normal we are told, well, it

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Before the virus hit northern Italy the prosperous city of Bergamo was enjoying a tourist boom. Its airport (Orio del Serio, branded as Milan Bergamo) is Ryanairs biggest Italian hub, serving around 9

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Iron, vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium are important nutrients for kids\' health. While we may associate nutrient deficiencies with developing countries, even some Canadian kids aren\'t getting enough

4 Ways to Skip the Mall this Holiday Season

Skip the mall (yes, it’s possible!) this holiday by gift giving in four unique ways. Read on to learn how.Whoever first sang “‘Tis the season to be jolly” surely didn’t have holiday shopping in mind.

5 Ways to Grow Through Grief

Grief and loss are unavoidable—even for children. Learning healthy ways to respond to pain is essential for a happy life. These actionable tips will help you and your family build a foundation of resi

Am I Pretty Or Ugly?

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Aren’t Your Kids Sweet Enough Already?

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Delicious Chia Fruit Jam

No berry story is complete without a reminder about how to make easy jam in minutes. Chia Fruit Jam to the rescue. The rich berry taste isn’t trivialized by massive amounts of sugar, thanks to the chi

Turmeric Orange Tonic

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Chocolate Chunk Beet Bread

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Manuka Honey and Cashew Ricotta Crostini

This simple recipe combines a creamy, dairy-free spread with the herbaceous sweetness of manuka honey. If you’re avoiding cashews, use almonds or hulled sunflower seeds instead. For a thicker “ricotta

Turning Over a New Leaf

It’s a new year, and rather than dread facing it with a checklist of changes and resolutions, there are a couple of things you can do without a lot of stress-driven determination. This month, our focu

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6 Common Environmental Toxins and How to Avoid Them: A Shortlist

1. Air pollution: a mixture of natural and synthetic substances in the air we breathe.Indoor air pollution can be reduced by making sure that your building is well ventilated and regularly cleaned to

Cannabis In Cancer Treatment

Becky Lee remembers being in shock when, in 2017, she found out she had breast cancer. Once she began learning about what lay ahead—a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—she decided to add cannabi

Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level

The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun

Your Pre- and Mid-Workout Nutrition Guide

Most of us will never need to eat that much. But endurance sports, whether you’re running a marathon or a 5K, do require a different approach to nutrition, starting with doubling your carbohydrate int

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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. Yet it also seems to be one of the most poorly understood, with people’s knowledge of risk factors and complications being surprisingly l

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