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The health benefits of taking a cold shower
  • Wed May 16 2012
  • Sarah Treleaven
Woman in shower

When 16-year-old Vinzenz Priessnitz was injured after a fall from his horse, he used a cold compress to heal his wounded chest. Inspired by a doe he’d seen mending an injury in a cold stream, the successful technique drew praise, and hydrotherapy was born. The health benefits of taking a cold shower »

How to live longer
  • Tue May 08 2012
  • Dominique Lamberton
Woman stretching on sidewalk Now’s the time to get vigilant about heart health. ...more
Drink water to help ward off diabetes
  • Fri May 04 2012
  • Madeline Cravit
Women gossiping at a water cooler A few extra trips to the water cooler could help prevent type 2 diabetes, says a preliminary French study. ...more
How to prevent cancer (and pregnancy)
  • Wed May 02 2012
A woman in a blue dress holding her pregnant belly IUDs may be more than just contraception. ...more
Would you ever switch to a standing desk?
  • Wed May 02 2012
  • Sarah Treleaven
Woman looking at laptop If you're like me, you like sitting - and you spend most of your day doing it. I sit while writing, while eating and while watching episodes of The Good Wife. I even sit when I'm exercising – thank you stationary bike. ...more
Two-day-a-week diet
  • Tue May 01 2012
Woman eating a bowl of chopped vegetables How would you like to diet less but lose more? ...more
100-calorie snack: Dairy-free chocolate almond butter chews ready in five minutes!
  • Mon Apr 30 2012
  • Angela Liddon
vegan chocolate almond butter chews I’m always on the hunt for healthy snack recipes that I can whip up quickly and easily. Because I'm often on the go, I like to keep a supply of snacks with me so I don't end up settling for store-bought goodies. Making my own healthy snacks is not only better for my health, they're also much easier on my wallet! ...more
Cauliflower mashed 'potatoes': Superfood recipe Day 27
  • Fri Apr 27 2012
  • By Julie Daniluk R.H.N.
Cauliflower recipe that is great for your eyes Five health benefits of cauliflower and a healthier version of mashed potatoes ...more
Bok choy stir-fry: Superfood recipe Day 25
  • Wed Apr 25 2012
  • Julie Daniluk R.H.N.
Bok choy stir-fry with garlic and mushrooms Five health benefits of bok choy and a sweet stir-fry recipe ...more
Ultimate secret to losing weight: Eat more fibre!
  • Mon Apr 23 2012
  • Alanna Glassman
High-fibre grains We’ve found the ultimate secret to losing weight and keeping it off (and no, it’s not counting calories or cutting fat). ...more
 
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