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Colds and flu may not be dangerous, but they can weaken your immune system and put you at risk of getting more serious illnesses. If you do get sick, here are some tips to get better faster.

The best things in life are free, and that’s especially true during the holiday season. Fortunately, most of the following events are free and family-friendly. From outdoor skating and live entertainment to lights and trees, this is the best time of

Grocery shopping is simple, right? You grab a cart, get your food, and pay. But do you truly have the upper hand when it comes to deciding what you buy and how much? Or do you commit these 3 common grocery store blunders and pay too much? Here's what

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holiday season by checking out these magical light displays across Vancouver.

Whether your holiday shopping list includes your best friend, sibling, boss or even your dog, shopping for gifts during the year’s busiest retail season is often anything but simple. This year, read on for a simple guide to crossing off your gift lis

Each of us could easily name 10 things we hate doing, such as housework or taxes. The truth? Constantly putting them off only makes matters worse. If you really want a change in life to get things done, then you'll have to overcome your habit of proc

It's easy to forget that extra caution is needed to drive when the snow and ice hits: stopping distances are longer, handling is less responsive and cold temperatures can affect the performance of your tires. Here's some simple driving advice to help

It's easy to forget that winter driving requires more skills than driving on dry, summertime pavement. Before the first snow of the season hits – if it hasn't already – here are a few refresher tips on how to stay safe when road surfaces turn slick w

Winter driving means being prepared for any situation that could leave you and your vehicle stranded thigh-high in deep snow in the middle of nowhere. That's why a car emergency kit is a must. But do you know what items should be in it? Here are nine

Want to find unique holiday gifts but not sure where to look? Consider this roundup of Edmonton’s best shops for holiday gift-giving. From fashionable threads to cute housewares, you’ll be sure to spread holiday cheer with finds from these spots!

Instead of staying cooped up indoors this season, get outside and enjoy some action in the great Canadian outdoors. Regardless of whether you’re a complete newbie or seasoned outdoor enthusiast, the great outdoors have plenty to offer – especially in

An open-hearth fire or wood-burning stove provides the most basic form of heating. Some say it's also a simple way to create a warm atmosphere. To ensure you're not needlessly sending your money up in smoke, here are some hints to help you build and

Although diabetes is a serious and increasingly common health concern, exercise can stack the deck in your favour and potentially even reverse the effects of the disease. Here’s how even minor physical activity can help make big a difference managing

With the days getting noticeably shorter there's no doubt that it's time to prepare for winter, which means installing winter tires on your vehicle for optimal handling and safety. But should you buy studded or studless winter tires? Here's what expe

Although advances in medicine have helped in the battle against coronary heart disease, individual lifestyle also goes far in improving the odds of surviving a heart attack due to this disease. So what can you do to give yourself a fighting chance? H

When it rains in Vancouver, it sometimes feels like it’ll never end. If you’ve outgrown the desire to splash in the puddles or pull worms out of the mucky earth, consider some of these ideas for how to spend a rainy day.

Fans of puzzles and scavenger hunts have plenty to enjoy at the many escape game facilities across Toronto, and there's no shortage of new challenges for beginner and pro escape artists alike.

Simply put, diabetes is a condition in which the cells of your body can't absorb glucose from your bloodstream. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the basic fuel every cell needs to operate. Here are a some basic facts about diabetes, how it's caused, and h

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Walking is a great form of exercise for people of all ages and physical abilities. However, sometimes the responsibilities of work, home and family leave little energy by the day's end to stick with a regular walking routine. Here are eight great tip