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Type 2 diabetes was almost nonexistent among children three decades ago, affecting primarily adults 45 and older. Nowadays there is a worrying increase in cases among young people. What happened betwe

6 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

Every summer shopping list should include a natural sunscreen. Find out how to choose a product that best suits your needs.Can you feel it? Summer is just around the corner! In between booking your be

6 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

Every summer shopping list should include a natural sunscreen. Find out how to choose a product that best suits your needs.Can you feel it? Summer is just around the corner! In between booking your be

Am I Pretty Or Ugly?

Children as young as five years old are unhappy with their body image, and some six-year-old girls want to look \"sexy.\" What can parents do to counteract the destructive messages that kids receive thr

6 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

Every summer shopping list should include a natural sunscreen. Find out how to choose a product that best suits your needs.Can you feel it? Summer is just around the corner! In between booking your be

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

Roasted Berry Salsa Tumbled over Crusted Chicken Breasts

This refreshing take on salsa has just the right ingredients to make it delicious served with any dish. We’ve developed it for crusted chicken, but it’s equally delicious tumbled over cedar-planked sa

Brain Health Supplements, Decoded

Brain health is important for everything we do, from memory recall in students writing exams to mental balance for office workers coping with stress and cognitive health for seniors facing challenges

Rejuvenating Oils

This time of year is wonderful for rejuvenation, including creating glowing skin. One great way to start a skin renewal plan is with oil.This time of year is a wonderful time for rejuvenation—and that

352 airports are named after high flying people. Only 16 woman are included. Who are they?

According to research compiled by flight comparison site Neflights, there 352 airports globally identified as having adopted eponyms i.e. named after people. For example, Pisa’s Galileo Airport, New

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Expert Advice: How to Support Your Immune System

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are feeling anxious and full of questions about staying healthy. Washing your hands and keeping your distance from others is the absolute best way

5 Meditation Alternatives for Non-meditative Folk

What began many centuries ago as a spiritual practice has taken a comfortable seated position in mainstream culture. Praised by Silicon Valley CEOs and charismatic TV personalities alike, meditation i

What’s it like to be a tourist in Israel during the pandemic?

The tiny Mediterranean country of Israel keeps popping up in the daily Covid news right now as pioneers of the vaccine rollout during a national lockdown. The borders are closed, indeed the airport is

How To Get Along With Your Isolation Partner—and Yourself

Let’s set the scene. I live in a cozy East Vancouver house with four other roommates. That’s five bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen. That may sound like a nightmare to some, but it has usually worke

Beards

Facial hair is definitely a hot trend for men. But, like the hairs on top of our heads, beards require special pampering to look good.“Too lazy to shave?” Whether you have overgrown peach fuzz or a be

Airlines Are Taking off Again on Flights to Nowhere

A growing trend in the aviation industry to counter the effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the flight to nowhere. Passengers will be treated to the full airport experience as though they are going
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Product review: M4U 8 noise cancelling headphones

When you want to block out outside noise and listen to music as you would in your sitting room, PSB, the manufacturers of the MFU 8 headphones say their RoomFeel technology delivers just that. The M4

Rijeka and the Gulf of Kvarner, Croatia – European Capital of Culture

Tourism to Croatia has now been given the green light and is one of the 25 countries to welcome British tourists. Tourists have been coming to Rijeka since the 19th century when Croatia was part of t

Greek Island Hopping – The Cyclades – Paros

I arrive in Paros in the dark on the ferry from Athens and am immediately drawn to the strip of bars and restaurants lining the harbour front. Although it’s getting near 11pm most are still open and I

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

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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

Raise Health-Smart Kids

When it comes to getting kids to make healthy choices, parents play an important role. Learn how to help your kids adopt healthy habits, eat their fruits and vegetables, and stay active.Healthy habits

Active Indoor Boredom Busters

When kids are stuck inside, it’s difficult to keep them amused and active. Try some of these boredom busters that quash the dreaded cries of “I’m bored” and boost the body and mind at the same time.Th

Stressed

Are your kids stressed? Are you stressed? As parents, we can teach our children how to cope with stress by learning how to deal with it ourselves.What are the best ways to help our children cope with

Wintertime Fun

From hiking to tobogganing, outdoor winter activities offer unique experiences that give families a chance to connect in ways that are good for health and soul.After the excitement of the first snowfa

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Butternut Squash Steak

Vegetable steaks have become very popular lately and for good reason. They’re a perfectly comforting meal during chilly winter days. This recipe takes advantage of lentils and their abundance of folic

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

Indian Spiced Trail Mix

Healthy snack food is the key to survival when hiking or boating. And with the focus on brain health this month, we developed a smart snack food with the quintessential ingredients for optimal brain h

Crab and Beet Tacos

Just one bite is all you need to realize this unassuming hors d’oeuvre is so much more than the sum of its parts. It’s sure to become a go-to in your appetizer repertoire since it’s simple and also qu

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

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Fasting and You

If you take medication or have a medical condition that relies on regularity in food intake, fasting may not be for you. For those who are otherwise healthy, here are a few things to consider when dec

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

Sleeping for Better Health

Getting better sleep is probably the most underrated strategy we can adopt for better health. Research scientists are spending many waking hours learning more about the critical importance of sleep to

What You Need to Know About Seniors’ Health During Isolation

Seniors are an especially vulnerable group at this time, not only because they’re especially susceptible to the coronavirus infection, but also because there is an increased likelihood they will suffe

Real Food for Thought

We’re learning that the foods we eat have a profound impact on how we feel, think, and behave. In fact, our diet is increasingly being recognized for its role in brain and mental health. Nutrition and

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The Hormone Dance

From puberty to menopause and beyond, women are kept on their toes in an ever-changing dance with their hormones. Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have t

What Is the Endocannabinoid System?

The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce

#BoPo

Body positivity has swept the nation. Self-acceptance of our bodies, even if we don’t match cultural size ideals, has evolved into a massive movement. Instead of obsessing over “imperfections,” social

Go With Your Gut to Cut the Cravings

“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

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

Diabetes 101

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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