I don't know about you, but after a long, dry winter, my skin is parched. I'm always trying new body lotions to find the best one for my skin, and next on my to-try list are the new Mineral Therapy Body Crème ($9.99/226 g) and Body Lotion (pictur... Read more

Being eco-friendly is often focused on the sacrifices and doom and gloom—and honestly? We've got enough doom and gloom going around right now. So let's focus on the positive (like the end of winter!) with two upcoming earth-centred events t... Read more

As I enjoyed a glass of red wine at the end of the day yesterday, it was the type of news I really didn’t want to hear: A study of more than one million women found that drinking even low amounts of alcohol—it doesn’t matter wha... Read more

I've heard it from several of my friends—as we approach (or move slightly past) 30, our skin suddenly starts to change: oily becomes dry, for instance, or dry becomes drier. And it can be hard to find the right skin-care products—shelves are... Read more

Quit smoking for the month of March 2009 and you will be eligible for a chance to win a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, a $5,000 vacation getaway or a $2,000 gift card to Canadian Tire. Why quit? For one thing, quitting improves your se... Read more

I recently attended the launch of a new Canadian nonprofit called girl !mpact, which has the laudable goal of helping young girls around the world to help each other to succeed in life and create positive social change. Their first task? They've ... Read more

In the world of anti-aging, I thought no stone had been left unturned until I tried a new scent called Ageless by Harvey Prince ($98 at The Bay). According to the company website, “research has shown that men associate tropical fruits and p... Read more

In our Premiere issue of Best Health magazine last March, we called upon Health Canada to ban trans fats in prepared foods rather they relying on voluntary reductions by industry (see, Hey Canada: Let’s Ban Trans Fats). The disappointing r... Read more

What are you brushing your teeth with? Counterfeit purses. Counterfeit money. There are even reports of counterfeit prescription drugs. Yesterday's Health Canada warning may seem not very serious, but it is: counterfeit toothbrushes are maki... Read more

I’m a commuter. I’m on the train each day for an hour and 15 minutes each way. I use this time to think about my day, think about my personal time, and sometimes think about nothing at all. I’m not the only one who feels this... Read more

Winter is upon us and for most Canadians this means freezing temperatures and shoveling snow. For children, however, snow signifies fun—sledding, skating and making snow angels. The next time your little ones start spreading their wing... Read more

With so many apple varieties to choose from, it’s hard to decide which one to pick. But did you ever stop to think that the apple that’s best for you might be influenced by your astrological sign?Ontario Apple Growers teamed up with astrologe... Read more

Turning your milestones into miracles is one New Year’s resolution you can keep. Whether it’s a wedding day, the birth of a child or even a retirement, mark the occasion simply, yet profoundly, with a donation to the Children’s Mira... Read more

Recently I came across an article about Tantric sex that made me curious. The article didn't go into the nitty gritty details, so I was left with questions. The only thing I know about it is that Sting and Trudie Styler swear by it, and devotees ... Read more

Raise your hands: How many of you have spent far too long in the salad dressing aisle searching for that perfect dressing that will not only be good for you (and not pile too many calories on that healthy salad), but taste great, too? Canad... Read more

Doing yoga helps keep your body mobile—and by doing yoga on February 22, you could help others become more mobile, too. The Power of Movement is a national fundraiser that is raising money for arthritis and autoimmune disease research.... Read more

It's not uncommon to have sensitive skin—and sensitive scalps fall under that category, too. Do you find that some hair-care products irritate your scalp? A new line from Schwarzkopf, BC Sensitive Soothe, was designed with you in mind. ... Read more

You can load it up with veggies, order whole wheat or multigrain crust, ask for only half of the cheese. It’s one of the most customizable foods you can order, yet high-fat and high-sodium slices still lurk on the menu, taunting at your cra... Read more

We all know how to lose weight, in theory: If we expend more calories than we consume, our weight will go down. If only it were that simple. How do we account for the power of our emotions when we’re dieting and if we do lose weight, how do we k... Read more