Healthy conflict can leverage our differences, harness our passionate energy, and strengthen our relationships. Learn why conflict can be helpful, how your relationships can benefit, and where to begin.

Carole Ames is a counsellor, consultant, and group facilitator with <a href="https://haven.ca/">haven.ca</a>

Emotional Health

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

A broken heart can bring the world as we know it to a halt. Here we explore how the cracks of a broken heart can let the light in. We’ll also provide tangible and actionable steps that can help you heal.

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

We have learned many things during the pandemic, collective resilience being one, but above all else, we have acquired a deeper appreciation for nurturing connections. Being socially connected keeps us safer, healthier, and happier.

Daniela Ginta, MSc, NNCP, is a freelance writer who lives in Kamloops, BC.

Relationships

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

You’ve heard the musical phrase, “Love is all you need.” It’s certainly true that our health flourishes with good old&#x2d;fashioned love—of any kind (friends, family, even your favourite sports team!). Find out how love affects our heart health and our brain health.

Joanne Peters is an award-winning journalist.

No relationship is perfect, but working together to cultivate resilience can help you weather the hard times. Learn about some of the many ways you can work to build resilience in your relationships.

Isabela Vera is an independent consultant, PhD candidate, and writer focused on sustainable food systems.

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

What better way to relax with your special person than to share a relaxing partner massage? Find the magic with these simple massage routines.

Partner Massage: Simple Ways to Share the Love | alive

Jenn Farrell is a Vancouver writer and personal trainer.

Personal Care

Create some heat in the kitchen by cooking up cozy vegan Valentine's Day recipes. These will be sure to put you and your Valentine in a loving mood.

Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes That Say "I Love You" | alive

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

love

Food is medicine. It all starts here. We create recipes with functional, whole organic ingredients that nourish your body and feed your soul. 

Food

Living single was once considered an imperfect life. Thankfully, that’s changing. Here's one woman's story of choosing to be happy, healthy—and single.

Why Living Single Has Become My Happily Ever After | alive

Bella DePaulo, PhD, Harvard, is the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2yZr0GZ" target="_blank">Singled Out</a> (St. Martin’s Press, 2007) and writes the Living Single blog for Psychology Today. Check out her TEDx talk and her website, <a href="http://belladepaulo.com" target="_blank">belladepaulo.com</a>.

These 10 secrets to a happy relationship can help enhance the bond you share with your special someone. And these tips are backed by scientific research!

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

July 30 is the International Day of Friendship. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate friendships old and new.

International Day of Friendship

Laura Sugden is a seasoned lifestyle writer, an avid foodie, and outdoor enthusiast.

Friendship

What it says to others

Sarka Halas is a writer and editor for the Wall Street Journal. She has a lifelong passion for whole foods, nature, moving every day, and a healthy lifestyle.

How couples can get a better nights sleep

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

Sleep

Take charge by creating healthy boundaries

Heidi Hoff is a freelance writer specializing in health and parenting. She is a frequent contributor to alive and lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.

Create meaningful connections at any age

Melissa Galea Holmes, MSc, MA, is a researcher in health and exercise psychology.

Aging

Self-awareness strategies for men

Brooke Broadbent, MA is an Ottawa-based author, personal and business coach, and frequent contributor to many publications, including alive.

Relationships

Healthy Conflict

Healing from a Broken Heart

Nurturing Meaningful Connections

The Power of Love

Resilient Relationships

Share the Love

Dinner For Me and You

Happy, Healthy—and Single

10 Secrets to a Happy Relationship

Let’s Rediscover Why We’re Friends

Body Talk

8 Tips for Strengthening Your Relationships

'Til Sleep Do Us Part

Detox Your Relationships

Social Ties

Deal With Conflict

#2013alive: The alive Team is Trying to Let the Little Things Go - Are You?

#2013alive: Let the Little Things Go!

3 Romantic Valentine's Day Menus to Cook at Home

#2013alive: How Are You Letting Your Loved Ones Know You Care?

#2013alive: Kick Off February by Letting Your Loved Ones Know You Care

12 Months of Wellness

Researching Your Family History

Is Your Relationship Floundering? Turn Off Your TV!