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Is Your Sense of Smell Making you Gain Weight?

According to a new Yale University study, those who have a more vivid imagination when it comes to smelling and visualizing food may be at a higher risk for obesity. During the study, researchers gave...

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Summer Weight Loss Made Easy

Sometimes even if you feel like you’re doing everything right – exercise, good food, proper rest – it can be tough to shed those last few pounds. That’s where NutraCentials WeightOFF® MAX! comes in....

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Buzz Off!

With the summer in full swing, many Canadians are enjoying time spent in the great outdoors. However, with the hot, humid weather inevitably comes the unwelcome presence of buzzing, biting insects....

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Don’t Change Much Guys

Late July of this year, the Government of Canada announced that it will be investing $519,400 in an initiative to promote healthy habits in men and help prevent chronic diseases. Men are at an...

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The Best Ice Cream Ever!

Salt & Straw is a small batch ice-cream company that partners with local artisans, producers and farmers to create one-of-a-kind gourmet flavours. All Salt & Straw ice-cream is handmade, using...

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Hot Beauty Hues

Downsize your makeup this summer, and make what you use count by experimenting with a colourful, vibrant palate. Orange Crush Orange is a “must try” colour for summer. Warm, vibrant and juicy, orange...

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Picky Little Eaters

Got a picky eater at home? You’re not alone. Selective eating – especially among young children – is a common problem that many families find themselves faced with. However, while some parents see this...

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Spice up your food for a longer life!

Crack out the chili peppers – a new study from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that eating greater amounts of spicy food may actually lengthen your life. The large-scale survey, which...

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Choose a Safer Sunscreen

It’s more important than ever to buy organic sunscreens. Not only are the chemicals in traditional sunscreen potentially harmful to your body, however they are also killing coral reefs worldwide. Four...

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Looking to Boost your Running Speed?

If you want to go faster, run shorter. “Cut your overall weekly distance by 10 per cent,” says John Stanton, author of Running Room’s Book on Running. Replace this distance with hill and speed work....

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Care for your Skin like Naomi Watts

Naomi Watt’s dermatologist says that using a lotion with a high zinc oxide content to shield her face from the sun’s rays is the best way to protect your skin. Watts uses Coppertone’s SPF 50 that...

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Beekman 1802

When New Yorkers Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge purchased historic Beekman 1802 in 2007 they had no idea it would launch one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country. Located in...

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Mass Extinctions Can Accelerate Evolution

New research on robots that was modeled after real-life disasters such as the one that killed off the dinosaurs has found that species evolve more quickly and efficiently when threatened by extinction....

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Damon Runyan

The Toronto-based actor talks about giving up bread, trying chicken feet and why he uses litres and litres of olive oil. Occupation: An actor who has played Coach Carson from Degrassi: The Next...

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Drink to Weight Loss

According to research out of the University of Birmingham, drinking half a litre of water 30 minutes before a main meal may be the secret to weight loss. Over the course of the 12-week study, obese...

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Could Forskolin Work for You?

There has been a lot of talk recently about the amazing weight loss effects of Forskolin. Watch this video and see if it could work for you. Sponsored Post

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Upcoming Ingredients: Cannabis (Hemp) Oil

“There’s a reason CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta stated: “It’s time for a marijuana revolution.” People’s attitudes are changing when it comes to marijuana. For the first time ever,...

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie Dough Balls

Looking for a healthy lunchbox treat? Try this great alternative to packaged snacks. Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil, melted ¼ cup maple syrup ½ cup pitted dates...

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The Hairstyle of the Moment

The look of the moment is straight with a touch of subtle curl. To get the look, enhance the beauty of smooth style with a simple curl on the ends to create movement and intrigue. After blow drying...

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Asparagus Fries with Parmesan Cheese

Looking for a healthy snack the whole family will love? Try this cool take on fries. Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt ¾ cup freshly grated Parme­san cheese...

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