Have you ever watched a two&#x2d;year&#x2d;old bop along joyously to a favourite song? Young children intrinsically know that moving our bodies is fun! And then, somewhere along the way, we lose that. This New Year, let’s resolve to rediscover the joy of movement in our own lives. Let’s think outside the box and focus on fun. Here’s how.

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Millions of people worldwide have participated in this month&#x2d;long vegan challenge. Will you be one of them this year? Learn about Veganuary’s benefits, how it works, and how to prepare before you jump in.

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Does harsh winter weather affect your skin—think wind burn, chapped lips, flakiness, acne breakouts, eczema …? Fortunately, there are some excellent herbs and essential oils that can help keep your skin looking healthy and beautiful all winter long.

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When times are tough, spiritual stamina—the ability to navigate the highs and lows of life with flexibility, openness, and acceptance—can help us to get through. Learn more about how to build up spiritual strength so you’re prepared to confront life’s challenges.

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Diabetes is a “silent killer.” About 12 million Canadians unknowingly have prediabetes or diabetes; more than 5.7 million live with diagnosed diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Here’s how a plant&#x2d;based diet helps with diabetes management and prevention.

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If you could ask the trillions of bacteria that reside in your gut about one life necessity that ensures their long&#x2d;lasting well&#x2d;being (and implicitly yours), they’d sum it up with two words: quality sleep.

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One night of rotten sleep can give you a head full of pudding. But when sleep loss becomes chronic, it can affect mood, weight, hormones, and immunity. Learn lifestyle strategies to improve sleep tonight and invest in better health tomorrow.

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Learn how to eat healthy with these habits and tips and make better food choices for your diet. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

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Take care of yourself with these popular health and wellness trends. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

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Building up your cognitive reserve may be a way to offset age&#x2d;related changes in cognition, including memory and decision making.

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Should you eat them steamed, roasted, boiled, or raw? Find out the healthiest way to prepare vegetables so you can get the most out of their nutrients.

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Lysine is an essential amino acid with many important roles throughout the body. Find out why a lysine&#x2d;rich diet helps fuel your health on the inside and out.

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Aging can be painful, but it doesn't have to be! Check out this blueprint for pain&#x2d;free aging to improve your quality of life in the future.

What you do, what you eat, and how you live can help produce new neurons in the brain, which may aid your cognitive function as you age.

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Savory Chickpea and Beet Green Patties with Parsley-Caper Salsa Verde

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Turkey Tarragon Stew

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Bean, Barley, and Kale Soup

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Your abdominal muscles play an important role in supporting your body, so you should keep them strong. Learn about 10 Pilates moves for a strong core.

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Period&#x2d;tracking apps are more popular than ever, but could giving these apps your data end up doing more harm than good?

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You may think it’s just another herb, but there are numerous health benefits of astragalus. Learn more about how this adaptogen supports the body.

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Join us as we explore ways we can benefit from the power of togetherness.

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Here’s what you’ll need to know as we look ahead to another cold and flu season.

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

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Follow the discussion with two national experts in the field of childhood trauma.

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Today, three&#x2d;quarters of children and teens don’t meet many of Health Canada’s basic recommendations. Here’s why we need to give kids a healthy start.

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