Lisa LaFlamme inside her life! For 10 years, Lisa LaFlamme has literally been on the front lines of national and world ‘breaking news.’ As CTV’s National Affairs Correspondent she’s connected Canadians with history-making events. Now her half-packed suitcase will wait longer for last minute additions. READ MORE
Be the hero Barbara Goodman, Editorial Director Have you ever thought of yourself as a hero? Well, as Smith astutely points out: you are. And, you alone star and direct this life role. Often we defer this honour to others, not recognizing our ‘hero within.’ READ MORE
Go-for-BOLD The latest beauty products have a common feature – a go-for-bold attitude – from eye shadow to lips + dewy skin. We’ve scoured the beauty counter for stand-out shades and double-duty basics, ready to create your own fall look. READ MORE
The cost of obesity is diabetes Every day we hear that type 2 diabetes is on the rise. This lifestyle disease is strongly associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle – yet 37% of Canadian adults are overweight, and 24% are obese. READ MORE
Oil slick: 7 healing aroma therapies Essentials oils are a simple, gentle way to ease what ails you. Read on to learn which oils to shop for and how best to use them. Then breathe deeply and say, “Ahhhh.” READ MORE
Pain is a big deal We have a veritable pain epidemic. Three natural health experts provide a brief overview of the common pain complaints in their practices and the care they offer for back, head, neck and shoulder pain. READ MORE
Breakfast makes the grade The thing about clichés is that many of them are true – including the one about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Not only does breakfast end the last 8-12 hours of fasting (sleeping), it has the potential to fuel a focused morning. menu. READ MORE
Aphrodisiacs food = pleasure We know we require food to keep our bodies healthy, but a more rudimentary and powerful motivator is to eat for pleasure. Pleasure stimulates action. Whether it’s to make food or make love, both hunger to be satisfied and are the very basis of life. READ MORE
Let’s talk about s-s-stuttering A film about a stuttering British king’s fight to overcome his fear of public speaking has sparked a worldwide dialogue about this little-understood speech disorder. READ MORE
Bullying 101 Not all signs are as visible as a black eye. A child can be affected mentally and emotionally, leaving them feeling lonely and scared. READ MORE Got lice? Don't panic! Just as common as catching a cold from fellow classmates, children can be infested with head lice, spread by head to head contact or by sharing hats, READ MORE
The mechanics of running “Learn to walk before you run.” This proverb wisely advises not rushing into things until the appropriate steps are taken towards the ultimate goal; prudent advice for exercisers keen on leaping into a running program right off the couch. READ MORE
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