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Why you need to eat a high-fibre breakfast – and how to do it

Adding more fibre in your morning meal is an easy step toward better long-term health

Oatmeal porridge with walnuts, blueberries and honey in wooden bowl with copy space - healthy rustic breakfast

Oatmeal porridge with walnuts, blueberries and honey in wooden bowl with copy space - healthy rustic breakfast

Leslie Beck

4 min read

Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of all types of stroke in women, study finds

Leslie Beck

Restaurant staff work on Mnisikleous Street in Athens, Greece.

Restaurant staff work on Mnisikleous Street in Athens, Greece.

Restaurant staff work on Mnisikleous Street in Athens, Greece.

4 min read

Go ahead and have a second coffee – it’s good for your brain health, new research suggests

Leslie Beck

Senior couple, toast and coffee on sofa with smile, cheers and anniversary with bonding, care and love in home. Elderly woman, man and excited with tea, drinks and happy with celebration in lounge

Senior couple, toast and coffee on sofa with smile, cheers and anniversary with bonding, care and love in home. Elderly woman, man and excited with tea, drinks and happy with celebration in lounge

Senior couple, toast and coffee on sofa with smile, cheers and anniversary with bonding, care and love in home. Elderly woman, man and excited with tea, drinks and happy with celebration in lounge

4 min read

Is the ‘skincare diet’ real? Here’s what the science says

Leslie Beck

4 min read

Eating more polyphenols can help you live a longer, healthier life – here’s why and what to eat

Leslie Beck

4 min read

Want to focus on healthy aging in 2026? Here are 10 nutrition tips to start the new year
Leslie Beck
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The best diet advice of 2025
Leslie Beck
4 min read
Which delivers the most nutritional heft: Chia, hemp or flax seeds?
Leslie Beck
4 min read
The best way to combat middle-aged weight gain
Leslie Beck
4 min read

Ice climbing offers an adventure into Canada’s frozen worlds
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Dumbbells 101: Strengthen your legs with these exercises
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Dietitian Abbey Sharp wants you to stop dieting and love food again
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Potatoes are healthier than you think – it’s all about how you prepare them
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March 2, 2026

Oatmeal porridge with walnuts, blueberries and honey in wooden bowl with copy space - healthy rustic breakfast

Oatmeal porridge with walnuts, blueberries and honey in wooden bowl with copy space - healthy rustic breakfast

Why you need to eat a high-fibre breakfast – and how to do it

Leslie Beck

4 min read

February 23, 2026

Restaurant staff work on Mnisikleous Street in Athens, Greece.

Restaurant staff work on Mnisikleous Street in Athens, Greece.

Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of all types of stroke in women, study finds

Leslie Beck

4 min read

February 16, 2026

Senior couple, toast and coffee on sofa with smile, cheers and anniversary with bonding, care and love in home. Elderly woman, man and excited with tea, drinks and happy with celebration in lounge

Senior couple, toast and coffee on sofa with smile, cheers and anniversary with bonding, care and love in home. Elderly woman, man and excited with tea, drinks and happy with celebration in lounge

Go ahead and have a second coffee – it’s good for your brain health, new research suggests

Leslie Beck

4 min read

February 9, 2026

Is the ‘skincare diet’ real? Here’s what the science says

Leslie Beck

4 min read

February 2, 2026

Eating more polyphenols can help you live a longer, healthier life – here’s why and what to eat

Leslie Beck

4 min read

January 26, 2026

High intakes of certain preservatives found in processed foods increase the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes and cancer, French findings suggest.

High intakes of certain preservatives found in processed foods increase the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes and cancer, French findings suggest.

Certain food preservatives tied to Type 2 diabetes and cancer risk, new studies find

Leslie Beck

4 min read

January 19, 2026

Assortment of various fermented and marinated food over wooden background, copy space. Fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, pepper, garlic, beetroot, korean carrot, cucumber kimchi in glass jars

Assortment of various fermented and marinated food over wooden background, copy space. Fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, pepper, garlic, beetroot, korean carrot, cucumber kimchi in glass jars

Why you should add fermented food to your diet every day

Leslie Beck

4 min read

January 17, 2026

Senior man looking old boat. Sardinia Italy

Senior man looking old boat. Sardinia Italy

Skepticism around Blue Zones doesn’t mean their longevity wisdom isn’t real

4 min read

January 12, 2026

Plant products such as soy-based foods are a pillar of the Portfolio Diet, a science-backed way to lower bad cholesterol.

Plant products such as soy-based foods are a pillar of the Portfolio Diet, a science-backed way to lower bad cholesterol.

Have high cholesterol? Follow this science-backed diet, even partially, to lower your level

Leslie Beck

4 min read

January 5, 2026

Four nutrition trends to watch in 2026

Leslie Beck

4 min read

January 1, 2026

Happy senior and mature couples exercising with dumbbells. Healthy multiethnic people exercising using dumbbells outdoor. African couple and senior friends in sportswear stretching arms holding colorful dumbbells at park.

Happy senior and mature couples exercising with dumbbells. Healthy multiethnic people exercising using dumbbells outdoor. African couple and senior friends in sportswear stretching arms holding colorful dumbbells at park.

Want to focus on healthy aging in 2026? Here are 10 nutrition tips to start the new year

Leslie Beck

7 min read

December 22, 2025

Selective focus of woman with Broccoli and salad which she make a Intermittent fasting with a Healthy food of salad and detox drink ,Healthy lifestyle Concept.

Selective focus of woman with Broccoli and salad which she make a Intermittent fasting with a Healthy food of salad and detox drink ,Healthy lifestyle Concept.

The best diet advice of 2025

Leslie Beck

4 min read

December 15, 2025

Which delivers the most nutritional heft: Chia, hemp or flax seeds?

Leslie Beck

4 min read

December 8, 2025

Weight creep in middle age – even a modest amount – can heighten the risk of chronic disease.

Weight creep in middle age – even a modest amount – can heighten the risk of chronic disease.

The best way to combat middle-aged weight gain

Leslie Beck

4 min read

November 25, 2025

Physical activity improves balance, reaction time and neuromuscular control which can reduce the risk of falls and prevent functional decline.

Physical activity improves balance, reaction time and neuromuscular control which can reduce the risk of falls and prevent functional decline.

When planning for retirement, don’t neglect physical fitness

4 min read

November 24, 2025

Young unrecognizable young caucasian man at home, sitting on sofa and taking a potato chip from a bowl placed on a sofa

Young unrecognizable young caucasian man at home, sitting on sofa and taking a potato chip from a bowl placed on a sofa

Experts say ultraprocessed foods are a major public health threat. Here’s how to protect yourself

Leslie Beck

4 min read

November 17, 2025

Coffee. Credit: Jose Luis Gutierrez / iStockphoto

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Coffee. Credit: Jose Luis Gutierrez / iStockphoto

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Daily coffee drinking may be beneficial for people with atrial fibrillation, new study finds

Leslie Beck

4 min read

November 10, 2025

Artichokes in a bowl

Artichokes in a bowl

Five foods surprisingly high in antioxidants

Leslie Beck

4 min read

November 3, 2025

Healthy balanced dieting concept. Selection of rich fiber sources vegan food. Vegetables fruit seeds beans ingredients for cooking. Copy space background

Healthy balanced dieting concept. Selection of rich fiber sources vegan food. Vegetables fruit seeds beans ingredients for cooking. Copy space background

Suffer from chronic constipation? These foods can offer relief

Leslie Beck

4 min read

October 27, 2025

Many popular brands of protein powders have elevated – and worrisome – levels of lead.

Many popular brands of protein powders have elevated – and worrisome – levels of lead.

Concerned about your protein powder habit? Consider these whole food protein swaps

Leslie Beck

4 min read

October 23, 2025

Moncton, N.B., consultant Cindy Comeau tracks her fitness progress on her Apple watch. She began getting hot flashes and other menopause symptoms in her late 40s. “I want to know as much as I can to take care of my own health,” she says.

Moncton, N.B., consultant Cindy Comeau tracks her fitness progress on her Apple watch. She began getting hot flashes and other menopause symptoms in her late 40s. “I want to know as much as I can to take care of my own health,” she says.

How digital health tools aim to ease the discomfort of menopause

4 min read

October 20, 2025

An anonymous sportswoman warming up in the gym.

An anonymous sportswoman warming up in the gym.

Do you need to foam roll for the health of your fascia?

4 min read

October 20, 2025

Selective focus of woman with Broccoli and salad which she make a Intermittent fasting with a Healthy food of salad and detox drink ,Healthy lifestyle Concept.

Selective focus of woman with Broccoli and salad which she make a Intermittent fasting with a Healthy food of salad and detox drink ,Healthy lifestyle Concept.

Eat these 5 foods to boost your immunity

Leslie Beck

4 min read

October 13, 2025

Polyphenols, as found in walnuts, can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce inflammation.

Polyphenols, as found in walnuts, can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce inflammation.

Eat these foods to slow brain aging

Leslie Beck

4 min read

October 9, 2025

in depth

Canada is close to losing its measles elimination status. What happens then?

7 min read

September 29, 2025

Low- and zero-calorie sweeteners include synthetically made chemicals like aspartame and sucralose, as well as natural extracts like stevia and monkfruit.

Low- and zero-calorie sweeteners include synthetically made chemicals like aspartame and sucralose, as well as natural extracts like stevia and monkfruit.

High intake of artificial and low-calorie sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline, study suggests

Leslie Beck

4 min read

September 29, 2025

A young man wearing sports clothing, disinfecting dumbbells in the gym.

A young man wearing sports clothing, disinfecting dumbbells in the gym.

How to make a gym’s energy exchange program work for you

Alex Cyr

4 min read

September 26, 2025

Marissa Papaconstantinou: a Canadian paralympic sprinter who uses a running blade in their sport.

Marissa Papaconstantinou: a Canadian paralympic sprinter who uses a running blade in their sport.

Marissa Papaconstantinou is running toward Paralympic gold

5 min read

September 24, 2025

Grocery list for Josh Broun, Impact Kitchen

Grocery list for Josh Broun, Impact Kitchen

What Impact Kitchen co-founder Josh Broun always has in his grocery cart

3 min read

September 22, 2025

Elderly group of people working out with dumbbells in a park. Mature fitness group of women and men lifting small weights outdoors. Happy active adults in sportswear exercising together with dumbbells.

Elderly group of people working out with dumbbells in a park. Mature fitness group of women and men lifting small weights outdoors. Happy active adults in sportswear exercising together with dumbbells.

A look at the best (and worst) habits for healthy aging

Leslie Beck

3 min read

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