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Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

By Wendy Haaf Adding isometric, or static, exercises such as planks and wall squats to your weekly routine may help to get your blood pressure down. In a review of 270 randomized trials involving 15,827 participants, investigators looked at how…

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I’m your man: How Leonard Cohen’s life, poetry and song make him a prophet of love in a particularly dark midwinter

By Matthew Robert Anderson, Concordia University Photo: Denis Courville; Fonds La Presse (BAnQ) Leonard Cohen is hardly the first…

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Bermuda: A Feast for the Senses

By Nathalie De Grandmont With its pink-sand beaches, turquoise waters, vibrant flowers, and abundant seafood, the Bermuda archipelago offers…

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Food for Healthy Bones

By Isabelle Huot One in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50 has osteoporosis,…

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When Families Remember Things Differently

By Caroline Fortin Sharing memories can be a treasured part of holiday gatherings, but disagreements about the past can…

Style & Beauty

7 Pro Tips for Flawless Makeup

By Jessica Dostie Three makeup artists from here and abroad share their little secrets to help you look your…

Health & Wellness

Full-Fat Yogourt for Lower Blood Sugar?

By Wendy Haaf If you’re on your way to developing type 2 diabetes, adding full-fat yogourt to your diet…

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Brave the Cold in Style

By Jessica Dostie We Canadians are experts when it comes to cold weather, so it’s not surprising that our…

Health & Wellness

Threats to Your Balance—and What to Do About Them

By Wendy Haaf An impaired sense of balance can result in a loss of independence or even a fall. While…

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Chris Hadfield: Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, Thriller Writer

By Peter Feniak Whether he’s commanding a spaceship, test-flying a jet, or crafting a page-turner, for this Canadian hero, the…

I’m your man: How Leonard Cohen’s life, poetry and song make him a prophet of love in a particularly dark midwinter

Bermuda: A Feast for the Senses

Food for Healthy Bones

When Families Remember Things Differently

7 Pro Tips for Flawless Makeup

Full-Fat Yogourt for Lower Blood Sugar?

Brave the Cold in Style

Threats to Your Balance—and What to Do About Them

Chris Hadfield: Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, Thriller Writer

3 Victorian Christmas Recipes to Try at Home

Strengthen Your Thighs

Charlie Brown, Frosty and Other ‘Anti-Heroes’ of TV Specials: How Holiday Soundtracks Inspire Hope for a Little More Love

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