Bergamo, Lombardy: Six months on from the COVID 19 lockdown

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

Pencils, Erasers, and Eye Exams

As a child grows, so do the child\'s eyes. Now\'s the time to get an annual eye exam to determine any potential vision problems.New clothes, fresh school supplies, and a fridge full of healthy ingredien

The Eyes Give You Away

As Friends’ Phoebe Buffay once said, “You need to do something about your eyes … there’s too much wisdom in there.” Well, we may not be trying to pass for 19, but there’s no two ways about it—the eyes

Kung Pow Eggplant “Meatballs”

Meatballs at a party are always a hit, and these hors d’oeuvres are sure to disappear fast. The eggplant in these vegetarian delights add the “meatiness” reminiscent of their more traditional cousins.

Ocean Heroes Bootcamp – Fighting Plastic Pollution

Encouraging youth to pursue their passions and fight for what they believe in is a powerful way for parents to teach independence, inspire learning, and impart the importance of the impact they can ma

Black Forest Granola

It’s too obvious, but we’ll say it anyway: this deep chocolate granola with crunchy nuts and sweet-tart cherries is so crave-worthy, portion control will take strong willpower. If ever granola could b

Examining the Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19

We’ve been maintaining a strong focus on our health and immunity this year, and for good reason. The practice of good hygiene and social and physical distancing combined with a strong immune system ar

Back-to-School Aromatherapy Essentials

This back-to-school season, don’t just stock up on books and other supplies; add essential oils to help enhance your learning experience. Aromatherapy is not just great for boosting memory, but it may

Can I Still Have a Baby?

Natural treatments can help women conceive after cancer, but many factors need to be considered before being given the go-ahead.It’s a heart-wrenching question that young women cancer survivors often

A Certain Age

When I assembled my girlfriends, all over 40, to discuss aging and beauty over a glass (or two) of wine, they had plenty to say. While some welcomed the changes—“I don’t care what anyone thinks of me

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The Power of Colour to Heal

The healing properties of colour were used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks up to 4,000 years ago. Today, colour therapy techniques promote health and wellness in many complementary therapies and at ho

Why you must make Alcudia your next holiday stop in Mallorca

Just because the lush, seafront city of Alcudia is a mere 24 square miles (60 square kilometres) that has no bearing on how much this lovely port and ancient city on the islands nether region, can off

Growing Up Green

Everywhere we turn, we learn grim news about the state of our natural environment. Climate scientists tell us that we now have fewer than 10 years to change the course of the climate crisis. And so, w

Walking the Capital Ring, London

Capitall Ring SignWhile the London Loop is the M25 of London walking, the Capital Ring is more like the North and South Circulars, passing through the inner boroughs, utilising their green spaces. It’

Mashed Potato Tempeh Pie

Stealth add-ins such as miso and soy sauce add umami depth to this plant-based riff on shepherd’s pie that is sure to leave everyone around the table searching for the like button—even the most devout

Bone Broth’s Skin-Boosting Side Effects

After learning she could no longer consume gluten or dairy, Shari Regan overhauled her diet. While searching for healthy recipes, she discovered bone broth. Although the concept of bone broth is nothi
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Take a ferry from Dover to Calais and visit these five pretty French towns

It is only 26 miles that separates Blighty from its Gallic neighbour. That means you can bundle your family into your car and hop on a ferry at Dover or catch the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and within

Getting Active in Bern, Switzerland

Bern’s old town is UNESCO protected and the layout of its wide streets goes back to medieval times. It was founded in the 12th century on high ground, circled by a tight U-bend of the River Aare, maki

48 hours in Ravenna in Italy

Ravenna, located in-between San Marino and Bologna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a diverse region of seaside towns and historic cities close to the Adriatic Riviera. Base yours

Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma): The ultimate island escape?

Credit: David van DriesscheSitting on a teakwood chair on the upper deck of the converted cargo boat, photographic location scout David van Driessche knew the ropes. “We are about to sail out of mobil

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From Boys to Happy, Healthy Men

Encouraging boys to explore their masculine strengths while also learning to explore more typically feminine emotions can be challenging, given society’s narrow stereotypes. Find out why it’s essentia

Love Bites

Skip the mall! Make a tasty, thoughtful, and unique holiday gift in your very own kitchen.This holiday season, forget battling the mall crowds and spend more time in your kitchen. Whether you need a h

Can I Still Have a Baby?

Natural treatments can help women conceive after cancer, but many factors need to be considered before being given the go-ahead.It’s a heart-wrenching question that young women cancer survivors often

Write A Love Letter—It’s Good For You

… I love you most … you phoned me tonight—I walked on those telephone wires for two hours after holding your love like a parasol to balance me. -Zelda Fitzgerald, in a letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald Fr

Ocean Heroes Bootcamp – Fighting Plastic Pollution

Encouraging youth to pursue their passions and fight for what they believe in is a powerful way for parents to teach independence, inspire learning, and impart the importance of the impact they can ma

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Socca Flatbreads with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Lemon Zest 

Like pancakes, these savoury Italian flatbreads take time, but make a large batch, and freeze the leftovers and you’ll have them ready to reheat whenever you’re craving them. They’re great substitutes

Kid-Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is already pretty kid-friendly, but some children can be turned off by green or bitter things such as parsley, green onions, or celery. That means you might not want to give them a

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

Plant-Based Eggplant Lasagna with Chickpeas, Marinara, and Tofu-Cashew Ricotta

You might never want to go back to regular lasagna after this plant-based version. The creamy tofu-cashew ricotta with lemon zest is the perfect foil to juicy eggplant cooked with a minimal amount of

Chocolate Chunk Beet Bread

Ready for Insta-fame, beets lend this breakfast or dessert-worthy bread earthy sweetness and vibrant colour. Slices can be served with a smear of butter or your favourite nut butter, topped with dollo

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Building happy, healthy brains

In the new reality introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, kids may be showing signs of worry and stress. It could be a natural reaction to concern demonstrated by adults, or because of news coverage and

Quercetin: It could be your immune system’s new BFF

All about quercetin, the super supplement!Wait, what is quercetin? Quercetin isn’t a health supplement that’s widely known, and many would find it hard to say (hot tip: it’s pronounced like kwur-seh-t

Fasting and Feasting for Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for death worldwide. In Canada, medication is commonly prescribed to the one in four Canadians who suffer from high blood pr

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

The Secret Life of Fungi

There is more than meets the eye As a human being, when you think of something that is “like you,” what do you imagine? In 2000, Dr. Michael Hathaway, professor of anthropology at Simon Fraser Univers

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“Listen to your body” is good advice for the most part—when your body wants something perfectly reasonable, like a brisk walk. But other times, it can be problematic: what if your body is unmistakably

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