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Calculate your target heart rate

Every professional has trade secrets, and dietitian Sue Mah is no exception. Here are the 14 foods she makes sure to keep in her fridge

The latest research on hazardous chemicals in ordinary products

Inject a little Zen into your day with these research-based tips

Tips from an expert for staying on track while dieting

A dietitian and celebrity chef suggest adding these budget-friendly foods to your shopping list. Try cooking them up with our recommended recipes

Need to lower your blood pressure? Stock up on foods that take the pressure off, while skipping meals that could blow your gasket. Here's how

Top makeup artist Scott Patric spills his secrets about celebrity beauty

Check out these new and good-for-you grocery products

Help strengthen your spine and prevent neck pain with these simple neck exercises

The latest trend in mascara is all about brush technology. New innovations are offering lots of separation with no clumping. These six staff-tested smudge-proof mascaras are the best for long and lovely lashes

We rounded up the five best and healthiest fish to eat, then asked a chef for recipes that will please fish lovers—and even those who still need convincing

Experts weigh in on the best over-the-counter pills for your ache

Give your eyes, heart and overall health a boost with theses smart picks

Top products to style and care for every hair type

Enjoy a health and flavour boost with herbs and spices

Cleaning house can help you shed pounds and stress and boost your health and career opportunities. Really!

We buffed on the foundation and brushed on the blush to find the best mineral makeup on the market

Get gorgeous with our top makeup, skin and hair products and tips

Of course you're busy and looking to cut beauty corners. But a few commonly skipped steps actually have big impact for little effort, and should be part of your daily makeup routine to help make the most of your natural good looks

Choosing the swimsuit that works for your shape is really about emphasizing and minimizing different body parts

Whether boosting or minimizing, sexy or sporty, the bra you wear should change depending on your outfit and what you're doing. Here are bras for every shape, size and occasion to help you look and feel your best

For the love of smooth, unchapped lips everywhere, we did a road test. Here are our picks for the best lip balms

Brace yourself for cold and flu season by boosting your immune system with these healthy habits

Best Health editors put at-home whitening products to the test

Serums are a nice addition to your beauty regimen, especially during fall and winter, when skin tends to get drier. Pick the right one for you with this guide to the best serums

You don’t have to do anything radical to make a big impact on your health. A daily walk, enjoying a comedy or even drinking a cup of coffee can reap big health benefits. Try these 10 Best Health boosts, based on the latest research

Here are 10 easy lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of getting cancer

Do this strength-training regimen twice a week or more to see results in as little as four weeks

Yes, you can get a "healthy glow" without the sun—even in the depths of winter. Try these four best self-tanners, tested by Best Health staff, to look radiant at any time of year

Feeling a little peckish? Try some of these tasty alternatives to your high-fat favourites.

Discover the joys of a (relatively) unplugged existence

Cutting back on spending doesn't have to mean cutting back on the good things in life. Here are some ways the Best Health team finds luxury for less