Airlines Are Taking off Again on Flights to Nowhere

A growing trend in the aviation industry to counter the effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the flight to nowhere. Passengers will be treated to the full airport experience as though they are going

As You Go Along

When you are a parent of a child, and also a child of a parent afflicted with dementia, how do you plan for what’s coming? Sometimes, you just don’t.All the world is not a stage. Though, from the age

Fasting and You

If you take medication or have a medical condition that relies on regularity in food intake, fasting may not be for you. For those who are otherwise healthy, here are a few things to consider when dec

Sleeping for Better Health

Getting better sleep is probably the most underrated strategy we can adopt for better health. Research scientists are spending many waking hours learning more about the critical importance of sleep to

Can you stay COVID safe when you fly?

Would you board a flight at this time? There are diehard travellers who would maybe on business or just because their pre-booked flight is still operating and they wont get a refund. Also Read: Consta

Keep Your Skin Glowing All Winter

Aw ... winter. It’s cold, it’s windy, and it’s tough on our skin—our winter skin reality can often be described as dry and scaly. There’s a solution, though. Read on to find out how you can solve wint

Sweet Potato Rosti Stack

This is one of those recipes that defy categorization and could easily be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sweet potato is one of the best natural sources of carbohydrates, which can help improv

From Boys to Happy, Healthy Men

Encouraging boys to explore their masculine strengths while also learning to explore more typically feminine emotions can be challenging, given society’s narrow stereotypes. Find out why it’s essentia

Meatless Monday: 5 Father’s Day Recipes

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15! Celebrate by making Dad a hearty meal that’s sure to please vegetarians and meat eaters alike.Men have a reputation for favouring meat-and-potatoes fare, but more and

Gotta Getaway

To stay or to go? That is the wintertime travel question in this COVID year. With health concerns, job precarity, and financial strains, many of us are wondering how to take a break from it all. Shoul

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Why the Silk Road is the ultimate bucket list trip

Stretching more than 4,000 miles in length from Venice in Italy to Xi’an in China, and passing through dozens of fascinating countries along the way, it is a journey infused with thousands of years of

Chicken Noodle Soup Shines Again

Why it’s time for comfort and health to be reunited Chicken soup has played a role in food traditions around the world for millennia. From Asia to the Middle East to North America, the smell of a simm

A Healthy Liver for a Blemish-Free Complexion

It may seem like a strange beauty tip, but when you take care of your liver, you’re also taking care of your skin. What does the liver do? The liver is the largest solid organ in the human body. It p

Back-to-School Aromatherapy Essentials

This back-to-school season, don’t just stock up on books and other supplies; add essential oils to help enhance your learning experience. Aromatherapy is not just great for boosting memory, but it may

The best places in the UK to see August meteor showers

Did you know that Scotland has the three best places to see the August meteor showers? Or that Tomintoul and Glenlivet have the most viewing hours in the UK? And if you love camping Snowdonia is the m

Supplements for Stress

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Travel Advice: Is it safe to travel to China after Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan? UPDATE

Wuhan market https://www.flickr.com/photos/chaxiubao/UPDATE: 3 February 2020Death toll nationwide in China reaches 362 Nearly 18,000 infectionsUPDATE: 1 February 2020Delta, United and American Airline

Explore underwater wrecks using virtual reality at Heritage Malta’s new online museum

One of the most exciting underwater experiences you can have is to explore sunken wrecks in the wide expanse of the world’s seas and oceans. Its a fascinating window into our collective past and a dra

Top 10 European Christmas Markets

Forget your local high street this Christmas and make your way to one of Europes fabulous Christmas markets. Mingle with the locals and meander through the festive stalls, tippling on mulled wine whil

Can you stay COVID safe when you fly?

Would you board a flight at this time? There are diehard travellers who would maybe on business or just because their pre-booked flight is still operating and they wont get a refund. Also Read: Consta

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Teaching Kids to Cook—and Care – Additional Resources

Get your family involved Here are some organizations across Canada that will give your kids valuable experience helping high-needs communities access nutritious food. Kids Cook To Care, Toronto Volunt

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Don\'t let fall weather keep you and the kids indoors. There are a variety of fun family-friendly fall activities that are easy on the pocketbook.The hot, hazy days of summer may be over, but cooler te

Surprising Benefits for Active Kids

Now that the kids are hitting the books, adequate daily exercise might become a footnote. Learn why active kids reap more benefits in and outside of the classroom!We all know that—as an overall rule—k

Cooking with Kids

Want to get your kids enthused about healthy eating? Let them help out in the kitchen. Our kid-friendly recipes will turn your children into junior sous chefs.Cooking is a great way to get kids invest

Uprooted!

What happens when a meat-loving father has his diet (and his morality) questioned by his animal-loving daughter? He gets a quick lesson in veganism.“There is one thing I would let myself have: gravy.

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Soupe au Poulet à la Française with Fennel, Vermouth, and Tarragon

This luxurious soup skips the time-consuming broth-making step and uses poached chicken breasts in quality stock instead. That way the clean flavours of fennel and leeks caramelized and deglazed in ve

Delicious Chia Fruit Jam

No berry story is complete without a reminder about how to make easy jam in minutes. Chia Fruit Jam to the rescue. The rich berry taste isn’t trivialized by massive amounts of sugar, thanks to the chi

Herby Flax Parmesan Scones

These savoury scones, made with flaxseed powder to lend a nutty taste, are screaming for a smear of butter to be the perfect sidekick for a bowl of steamy soup or chili. Instead of thyme, you could su

Vegan Tempeh Bolognese

With savoury, crumbled tempeh and a rich tomato sauce, this could quickly become your go-to plant-based pasta sauce. If you’re using wine, pick something good enough to drink with dinner, whatever tha

Pomegranate and Fennel Elixir

Ingredients1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 Gala apple, cored 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped fennel bulb 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice Sparkling waterDirectionsIn blender, combine togeth

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Staying Sane When Your World’s Upside Down

Note: this article is sponsored content from our friends at Natural Factors. As we have been navigating the new normal during the past few months, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our daily s

Cold, Flu, Or COVID-19?

“Don’t go outside,” our grandmothers scolded. “It’s wet. You’ll get sick!” As wise as she is, that’s not quite how the cold and flu viruses work. Let’s break it down.Invasion of the body snatchers Dr.

How to Roast Dandelion Roots

Dandelions are a strong ally in the body’s fight against cancer. Here’s some helpful kitchen tips on how to roast them so you can reap the amazing healthy benefits. You can find the full article on pa

Immunity Series, Part 1: This Is What Happens When a Virus Invades Your Immune System

With the whole world clamoring for information during the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global public health community is echoing a message familiar to anyone who’s big into natural health (that’s you

What You Need to Know About Seniors’ Health During Isolation

Seniors are an especially vulnerable group at this time, not only because they’re especially susceptible to the coronavirus infection, but also because there is an increased likelihood they will suffe

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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. Yet it also seems to be one of the most poorly understood, with people’s knowledge of risk factors and complications being surprisingly l

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