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Create a Cozy Fall Retreat

By Leah Payne

Bears hibernate during the winter. Many plant species enter a period of dormancy. Even hummingbirds slow down. We humans have a thing or two to learn from nature! As the days become shorter and darker, we can create warmth, coziness, and comfort. Small changes to our homes and routines can support our well-being. Feeling blue? … Continued

Falling for Fitness

By Brendan Rolfe, CPHR, BA, DipA

Autumn symbolizes change and reflection, making it an ideal time to establish new health habits. The season’s mild temperatures and colourful landscapes encourage outdoor activities, which have been shown to improve mental health by reducing stress and enhancing mood. Additionally, regular physical activity during fall can combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by promoting the release … Continued

Congrats to the 2025 alive Award Winners!

By alive Editorial

Each year, we invite everyone who loves natural health to vote for their very favourite products. From protein powders to coconut oils to multivitamins, the alive Awards have been showcasing the best of the best in natural health for more than 20 years. Meet the 2025 alive Award winners! Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in this year’s alive … Continued

Feeding Healthy Smiles

By Rebecca Heaton

One of the many responsibilities of parenthood is instilling proper dental care habits with children to set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. And while encouraging regular brushing and flossing is fundamental, providing a balanced diet is also key to good oral health. “Diet and nutrition play a crucial role in supporting children’s … Continued

Innovation for Good: DonorsChoose and CIS

By Alexa Everett

DonorsChoose Inside an inner-city Chicago classroom, talk of going to space seems light-years away. Yet students at Dawes Elementary School are going to Mars. This voyage is made possible thanks to donated pairs of virtual reality headsets—an educational resource that wasn’t available to Amani Abuhabsah-Ghusein at the start of her career. “I had no supplies … Continued