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School is often stressful for kids. Fortunately, our little ones can benefit from practising mindfulness during the school day.Being in the moment. Practising mindfulness. Staying present. We’ve heard

A Light Touch

How do you preserve your beauty routine during the hot, humid days of summer? Learn how to use light summer makeup to achieve a natural glow while also protecting your skin from the effects of the sun

A Healthy Liver for a Blemish-Free Complexion

It may seem like a strange beauty tip, but when you take care of your liver, you’re also taking care of your skin. What does the liver do? The liver is the largest solid organ in the human body. It p

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Let’s be real here; 2020 wasn’t an easy year. We’ve been reminded of just how important it us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and to put an even bigger focus on our health than ever befo

Eco-Conscious Christmas Crafting

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

Conscious Celebrations

This holiday season, let’s rethink consumption  The holidays are notorious for excess and overconsumption. It’s not just bad news for the planet, though: this excess also creates stress, both emotiona

Top 6 Sodium Culprits

We all know salty chips are loaded with sodium. But how about that innocent-looking can of soup in your pantry? Take a closer peek at its nutrition label, and you might find that it’s loaded with sodi

Gardening’s Good for What Ails You

Wouldn’t it be sweet if a single activity could improve mental and physical health, boost quality of life, cost next to nothing, and be a downright pleasure to boot? The humble act of gardening, it se

Hot Springs in Kyushu Japan

Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan and the most south-westerly. At its centre is Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. The seismic activity means that there are hot spr

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Uprooted!

What happens when a meat-loving father has his diet (and his morality) questioned by his animal-loving daughter? He gets a quick lesson in veganism.“There is one thing I would let myself have: gravy.

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

Top day trips from Geneva

Geneva is not only Switzerland’s capital but also its major hub. It serves the southern area of Switzerland as well as France and a variety of major ski areas in the Alps including popular destination

Gardening’s Good for What Ails You

Wouldn’t it be sweet if a single activity could improve mental and physical health, boost quality of life, cost next to nothing, and be a downright pleasure to boot? The humble act of gardening, it se

8 Things to Know About Autoimmunity

You would be surprised at how much isn’t known about autoimmunity, and what stressors in everyday life can make an impact. You can find the full article on page 19 of alive’s April 2020 issue, under “

5 Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed During the Coronavirus Chaos

Feeling burnt out? With COVID-19 dominating headlines everywhere, we’re all feeling a little more on edge than usual. If you’re self-isolating at home with nothing to do, it’s totally normal to get tr
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Feel free again in one of these overlooked English beauty spots

England has some spectacular open spaces where social distancing comes naturally. Go ahead and become one with nature once again at one of these less well-known spots for a get-away-from-it-all, natur

Face masks for every occasion in the pandemic world

In the pandemic world the new normal means that face masks are part of daily life all over the world. Everyone in England must wear them while using public transport including trains, the Tube, on the

Top day trips from Geneva

Geneva is not only Switzerland’s capital but also its major hub. It serves the southern area of Switzerland as well as France and a variety of major ski areas in the Alps including popular destination

A musical tour of Georgia, USA – Macon, Athens, Thomson, Savannah

“Hit the Road Jack”, in the words of Ray Charles, and discover the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians started out. I arrive in Atlanta by

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Active Transportation

Walking our kids to school isn\'t just healthy and social, but also benefits the environment.Do you want to do your part for the environment by reducing emissions, while enjoying health benefits and a

Celebrating Grandfathers

Grandfathers are important people. Recent research shows that grandfathering helps support grandchildren as they grow and develop.Have you celebrated your grandfather lately? If we’re lucky, we have t

Overweight and Underactive

Back to school is a great time to combat childhood obesity. Exercise, good nutrition, and a back-up vitamin plan help kids embrace a healthy, active lifestyle.Children today face unique challenges to

Do Picky Eaters Rule Your Mealtime?

Does your child only ever want to eat a few types of foods? Perhaps it’s grilled cheese, or peanut butter and toast. Do they refuse to try anything new? If mealtime is a struggle in your home, you’re

Quiet Kids

Introversion can be natural and healthy. Here, we offer ways to connect with the quiet children in our lives.Shy, timid, reserved. These terms are often used to describe quiet kids with the caveat tha

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Sweet Lemon, Lentil, and Pomegranate Tray Bake with Roasted Carrot, Zucchini, and Fennel

This one-pan dish is the perfect combination of caramelized vegetables, tender lentils, and juicy pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with an addictive lemon sauce. You can use canned, drained lentils ins

Thanksgiving, Revamped

Life’s too short not to luxuriate in holiday repasts when special days like Thanksgiving roll around. It offers a perfect opportunity to gather around the table with family and friends who have a like

Chocolate PB & Banana Pudding

If your mornings are more storm than calm, this make-ahead chocolatey pudding is your answer to a nutritious start to the day even when in a time crunch. Silky soft tofu provides body to the pudding a

Salmon with Cucumber Grape Salsa

This all-in-one recipe has a lot going for it. It brings together a myriad of flavours and textures to awaken your palate, but it also might just bring a smile to your face. The salmon in this recipe

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

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8 Things to Know About Autoimmunity

You would be surprised at how much isn’t known about autoimmunity, and what stressors in everyday life can make an impact. You can find the full article on page 19 of alive’s April 2020 issue, under “

Fabulous Fibre

Fabulous fibre is actually the cell wall of edible plants, and it comes in two forms—soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre can be dissolved in water; as it passes through our digestive tract it a

Health Gap Harms Women

From politics and film to business and science, women are routinely underrepresented. There’s another sphere in which female representation is lacking, and it’s one that threatens women’s well-being a

Matters of the Heart

Men and women experience heart attacks in unique ways. The stories of two heart attack survivors demonstrate just how different the experience can be and why paying attention to what our bodies are te

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

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Watch the Two Minute Travel Guide to Thailand videoGetting About Thailand is a country located in South East Asia, famous for tropical beaches and astounding temples. When you arrive in the capital of

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