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•	6 classic cookie recipes

•	10 things to know about AIDS

•	20 best appetizer recipes

•	2 fabulous fruitcakes

•	Pro tips for pretty party makeup

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Nutrition

Holiday eating truths and errors

If you're concerned about gaining weight over the holidays, you must read this. A dietitian helps to debunk stubborn holiday food myths.

•	5 power nutrients your body needs

•	10 things to know about lymphoma

Active Living

Boot camp fitness: The ultimate body challenge

Enlist in a fitness boot camp and dare to put your body to the test.

•	How to train like an Olympic athlete

•	On your bike! Cycling for fitness

Healthy Mind

Why journalling is good for your health

Discover the health benefits of expressing your thoughts and opinions in a journal and then put pen to paper for a dose of writing therapy.

•	Music therapy for your mood and mind

•	A perfectionist's weight-loss plan

Women's Health

How to help a friend who has cancer

Not sure how to help a friend through a tough time -- such as a cancer diagnosis? Lesley Young, who has been that friend in need, shares what worked for her.

•	A healthy body for a healthy sex life

•	Fertility at 40

Prevention

10 things to know about AIDS

Don't be in the dark when it comes to HIV and AIDS -- arm yourself with the knowledge you need to protect yourself.

•	Multiple sclerosis symptoms and treatment explained

•	At war with the superbugs: antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Canada

Health News

November health news: Caution! Winter sports injuries ahead

Ice, snow and cold temperatures may tempt you to park yourself on the couch until spring but a sedentary winter can do more harm than good. Keep active, play safely and stay injury- and pain-free this winter.

•	October health news: 5 new breast cancer findings

•	September health news: What women don't know about high blood pressure



•	What can I do about my husband's snoring?

•	Real or fake: Which tree is greener?

•	Which of the following is known as a cancer-fighting vegetable



•	The Longevity Game

•	Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

•	The Canadian Chiropractic Association

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