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Healthy fermented foods have been eaten for millennia, but we're now coming to understand how the bacteria in fermented favourites benefit our health.

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Wake up feeling exhausted? Incorporate these tips into your nighttime routine to enjoy longer and deeper sleeps.

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Physical activity is important for people of all ages but starting earlier can help kids and teens build a lifelong habit of movement.

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In Canada, we throw away more food per year than Africa produces. Learn more about the social and environmental impact of food waste.

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