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Change is Good!
The new year is a great time to make simple changes that can lead to big benefits for your health. Try one - or all - of our 14 tips for better health in 2014.Turning over a new leaf at the stroke of
#2013alive: We've Discovered Our Talents
Try something new or rediscover something you used to do, as you search for what youre good at.It’s month 4, week 2 of our 12 Months of Wellness series, and we’re trying to figure out what we’re good
The best 10-minute ab workout
As many of you know, Ive been on a bit of a health kick lately. I run on the treadmill 5+ times a week, I try to squeeze
Battling Rosacea?
Need relief for the redness and swelling caused by rosacea? Pycnogenol, arnica, and calendula provide natural skin care options for treating this common skin condition.Rosacea is a very common conditi
Know Which Dairy Foods Are Good for Bones
Some dairy foods offer more health benefits than others. Which ones should you look to?Osteoporosis can be a preventable condition, given proper attention to nutritional and lifestyle factors that may
#2013alive: Create a Game Plan and Make Your Dreams Reality
Its month 4, week 5 of our 12 Months of Wellness, and this week were creating a game plan to make our visions a reality.It’s month 4, week 5 of our 12 Months of Wellness, and this month we focus on
Wildlife Wednesday: Snowy Owl
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the snowy owl, and why weve been seeing more of them in British Columbia.Habitat: the Arctic tundra, Canada; the northern United States; Europe; and AsiaSnowy owl
#2013alive: How do You Balance Work and Life?
For week 1 of Septembers 12 Months of Wellness, some alive staff share how they balance work and life.Midway through week 1 of September’s 12 Months of Wellness, we’re checking in to see how some ali
Losing Weight Over 40: 4 Intermittent Fasting Tips for Women
Losing weight becomes more difficult as we get older. We start to naturally lose muscle when we hit 40, and since muscle
Glow Up Challenge: 10 Ways to Transform Yourself in 30 Days
It’s hard to put yourself first, especially if you’re juggling a busy work schedule, social plans, kids and relationship
Antibiotic Resistance
The World Health Organization calls antibiotic resistance one of the biggest threats to human health today. So how can we win the battle against bacteria and stay healthy?If you knew that meat from co
Going, Going, Gone
A host of reasons have led to a severe decline in many of Canada\'s bird species. Birds are at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, collisions, and cats.Canada is home to over 450 native bird spec
Take a Walk on the Mild Side
Can we stroll our way to good health? (New studies say yes!)Yesterday, I drove to the gym—in order to walk and jog on the treadmill. If this still seems reasonable, let’s consider that my gym is a 10-
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