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United States COVID-19 Statistics

105,988,119
Confirmed Cases
Updated on March 22, 2023 7:27 am
1,151,882
Total deaths
Updated on March 22, 2023 7:27 am
1,202,511
Total active cases
Updated on March 22, 2023 7:27 am

Ocean Heroes Bootcamp – Fighting Plastic Pollution

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Encouraging youth to pursue their passions and fight for what they believe in is a powerful way for parents to teach independence, inspire learning, and impart the importance of the impact they can ma

Probiotics for Skin Care

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Like our morning egg, bacteria once endured a bad rap. And, for years, we were told to vigorously scrub off bacteria in the name of clear, luminous skin. Now, science suggests we might want to back aw

Get Ready for Back-to-School Season

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Are you—and the kids—read for back-to-school routines? Being physically and mentally ready for all that a new school year brings is as important for parents as it is for kids—of all ages. Use this gui
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New Year, New Beauty!

Wondering how you’re going to kick your New Year beauty up a notch? You’ll love what these bright and shiny beauty advances can do for you.1. Charcoal mask Give your face a New Year glow with this tox

Spring Into Summer

Spring! It’s the time of year when nature is celebrating beautiful new beginnings. So, why not celebrate yourself by refreshing your look—starting with your hair! If you’re thinking of revitalizing yo

Microplastic Pollution

Although the federal government plans on banning microbeads, these miniscule pieces of plastic can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans where they\'re working their way up the food chain.Used in every

Red Lentil Dip

This creamy, smooth dip doubles as a sandwich spread. Full of flavour, colourful, and creamy, it’s the quintessential dip for any occasion. Be sure to use “toasted” sesame oil as it adds a depth of nu

LIFESTYLE

Rhubarb Strawberry Collagen Jam

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This simple condiment is perfect to jazz up your next meal. Whether you use it on toast paired with nut butter, drizzled on pancakes, dolloped on oatmeal, whisked into a salad dressing, or stirred int

How Have You Stayed Healthy and Treated Yourself During COVID-19?

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Last week, we asked the team at alive how they’ve been keeping up their beauty routines from home during the COVID-19 epidemic. Making sure our hair looks good is one thing, but what about simply stay

Expert Advice On How to Find the Perfect Balance During COVID-19

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In a world that feels off its axis, how can we find a healthy balance of activities to get through the day? alive has asked a range of our favourite health experts questions on how we can thrive throu

Simple Swaps for Your Zero Waste Journey

Make simple swaps When it comes to your Zero Waste journey, picking one change to make at a time is easier than overhauling your entire life at once! Here are a few ideas to inspire you. Bathroom:Use

Orca Conservation

For 23 years, Troy Bright has been watching whales. When I meet him on the shore of Beautiful Bay on Malcolm Island, BC, on a hazy late August afternoon, he is perched atop a log, hydrophone system at

Is your sunscreen doing the trick?

We’ve all heard it—as pleas from caring parents, product taglines, or public service announcements: “Wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer!” During summer months we comply—rubbing, spritzing, and slat

Eco-friendly Food Storage

Earlier this year, Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will ban harmful single-use plastics as early as 2021. This is great news for Canada and for our planet. The sad truth is that less than 10 perc

Go Zero Waste

How much garbage do you generate? What about recycling or food waste? The Zero Waste movement is swiftly picking up momentum around the world, prompting people to rethink plastic, packaging, and consu

Elevated eats for felix and fido

Canadians love their animal companions: more than half of us are proud pet owners. And our interest in natural nutrition for our best friends is on the rise. Read on for options to help your pet live

FOOD & DRINK

Cheeseburger Salad

Hold the bun. This deconstructed version of a drive-thru staple replete with a “special sauce” ups the nutritional ante with more veggies and assures your summer burger habit never tasted so fresh. If

Smoky Fire-Roasted Tomato and Bean Soup

This soup is an easy fix for any occasion. The beauty of it is that you can easily substitute a few items without compromising on flavour. Can’t find fire-roasted tomatoes? Add a generous pinch of smo

Lemony Broccoli Pasta with Browned Butter

With the stealth addition of legume-based noodles you can fret less about pasta night when it comes to blood sugar control. Even more so when you beef up the dish with tender-roasted broccoli. A drizz

Nacho Pizza

Nachos meet pizza. Pizza meet nachos. All your favourite nacho flavours are piled onto a warm, oversized tortilla, proof that pizza night can play by the nutritional rules. If serving leftovers, leave

Health News

Take the Sting Out of Your Child’s Allergies

When your child spends more time scratching, sneezing, and wheezing than playing and adventuring, it can be hard to know how to help them with their allergies. While antihistamines and epinephrine hav

Living Long and Well

When it comes to aging, Canadians have much to celebrate: we’re not only living longer, but we’re also living longer in good health. Collectively, we’re learning more about longevity and how we can be

Limey Orange Smoothie

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Beauty

The Eyes Give You Away

As Friends’ Phoebe Buffay once said, “You need to do something about your eyes … there’s too much wisdom in there.” Well, we may not be trying to pass for 19, but there’s no two ways about it—the eyes

Water and Our Skin!

What does water have to do with skin? A ton, as it turns out! Our skin is awash in water—30 percent water, in fact—and keeping it there can help make our complexions healthy and happy. Water and our s

Fitness

Is Yin Yoga For You?

In Yin yoga, poses are held for up to eight minutes. Find out how you can benefit from this passive style of yoga.Ashtanga, Iyengar, restorative, hot, flow, and power—there are a variety of yoga style

Embrace the Canadian Winter

Getting outside is fun--even in winter! With a little planning and preparation, you can still enjoy the great outdoors.Have you noticed that your exercise routine gets harder to maintain as the days g

Improve Your Flexibility

Flexibility is much more important than many of us believe. Here\'s why it\'s so crucial for healthy aging, and how you can improve.When was the last time your fingers said hello to your toes? Canada’s

Easy Office Exercises

We know that being sedentary is harmful to our health—but working in an office may not give us a chance to move around as much as we would like. Along with several tips for workplace ergonomics, we of
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Family

Immunity Gets Personal

In The Immune Power Personality (Dutton,1995), Henry Dreher outlined how character traits can build resistance to disease. Since then a range of experts have supported Dreher’s conclusions. What are s

There’s a Yoga For That

When we do yoga, we\'re doing so much more than twisting our bodies into pretzels. Different types of yoga benefit our body and mind and provide relief from various ailments.If you think yoga is just f

Cooking with Kids

Want to get your kids enthused about healthy eating? Let them help out in the kitchen. Our kid-friendly recipes will turn your children into junior sous chefs.Cooking is a great way to get kids invest

Rev Up Your Immune System

While the world remains focused on the new realities imposed by the virus that causes COVID-19, the global public health community continues to echo what the natural health community already knows: pr