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
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
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
“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
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
Up to half of all causes of infertility are related to the male partner. We explore the causes, diagnoses, and natural remedies to increase male fertility.Reproduction and childbirth are important dec
Four communities across Canada have now declared the right to a healthy environment. Will yours be next?alive’s senior editor, Ellen Niemer, is a member of the Richmond Blue Dot Movement.
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Skip the mall (yes, its 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.
Looking for unique DIY holiday projects? Look no further! These crafts will make your Christmas chic and eco-friendly.Between mid-November and New Year’s Day, Canadians generate a reported 900,000 ext
September, with its strange schools, new teachers, and different classmates, can be an exciting - and stressful - time for kids. Here are four stress busters to help them make the most of the school y
Now that the kids are hitting the books, adequate daily exercise might become a footnote. Learn why active kids reap more benefits in and outside of the classroom!We all know that—as an overall rule—k