If you’re looking for fresh eggs straight from a happy, healthy chicken, there’s no better option than raising your own backyard chickens.

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It’s easy to roll your eyes when you’re told, “You can do anything!” But from an 11-year-old walking across America to a woman who lost 100 pounds, these people did exactly that after staring a health scare in the face. Read on for more about their health transformations.

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

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Sarah Wilson is a New York Times bestselling and #1 Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, and former journalist.

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Bioplastics are touted as a solution to the deadly problems associated with conventional plastics. But most of these apparently “eco&#x2d;friendly” alternatives come with complications of their own. Read about different types of bioplastics and the ways some experts are navigating our plastics problem.

Heather Burt bicycles to Langara College, where she teaches literature and writing. Her novel <a href="http://amzn.to/2CLt0mE">Adam's Peak</a> (Dundurn Press, 2007) was shortlisted for the 2008 BC Book Prizes.

Plastics

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

Everyone knows the holidays can be stressful. But it’s not just the effort to stay on budget or the dinnertime antics of your oddball uncle that make this time of year challenging. Healthy eating can take a nosedive at this time of year, too. End your year on a high with proactive measures to avoid getting caught in the food trap.

Tiffany Mayer is a journalist based in St. Catharines, Ontario. She finds no shortage of inspiration in the Niagara Region where she lives.

Healthy Eating

People with diabetes spend an estimated 8,000 hours per year self&#x2d;managing their diabetes outside of the medical setting. For many, that includes time on social media. In this article, you’ll meet three influencers in the diabetes online community and learn what researchers have concluded about the benefits and consequences of engagement.

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Diabetes

Self&#x2d;discipline comes (usually in the first week of a new year) and goes (two weeks later), and can be a source of pride or distress. You needn’t meditate on a mountaintop to develop this important skill. In fact, you can start building bulletproof discipline right now!

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The top health trends of 2016 range from grass-fed meat and dairy products to insects on our dinner plates. There's a lot to look forward to.

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Lindsay M. Mulholland is a freelance writer certified in plant-based nutrition and an amateur chewer.

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One in six Canadian couples experiences infertility. If you’ve got fatherhood in mind, read ahead for expert suggestions to support male fertility.

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Emily Kielbiski is a holistic nutritionist. Her goal is to empower people with healthy living advice so they can lead vibrant lives.

Fertility

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What’s your side hustle? Maybe you’ve been considering one, or maybe you’re unsure of what a “side hustle” is. Whether it’s a soft transition to a new career or a hobby that you monetize, there are some important things to consider before dipping your toe in the side&#x2d;hustle waters!

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