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Embark on a journey through the world of CBD, exploring its health benefits, the impact of regulation on consumers, and practical tips to safely navigate the dynamic CBD landscape, empowering you to embrace a healthier, more informed CBD experience.

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The spice saffron adds more than a bright yellow colour to your favourite dishes. Its brilliant hue is thought to also impart a sunny disposition to those who take it on a regular basis. And research is supporting the promise of this spice’s use to boost mood and even lessen depression.

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Winter is coming! Explore the various ways we shift physiologically, emotionally, and behaviourally as we enter the winter season. Learn how to minimize discomfort while maximizing the potential of the season.

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Amanda Modaragamage, RPN, is a health and wellness writer with a 14-year background in family medicine. She lives in Stratford, Ontario. Follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandajanewriter/">@amandajanewriter</a>.

Did you know that diabetes can cause sexual dysfunction? Do you know what insulin resistance is? Have you heard about islet&#x2d;cell transplantation? Learn how to prevent the serious complications of diabetes and how to stop diabetes before it starts.

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Berberine is one of the most buzzed&#x2d;about supplements of the year. This multifaceted plant compound is transforming the way we support metabolic health.

Patience Lister is a professional writer specializing in food science, nutrition, and natural health products.

Pain has been called the body’s alert system; it comes to our aid when we hurt ourselves and need to apply care. But in the case of a chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, pain can disrupt sleep, which, in turn, affects mental and physical health. There are ways to manage symptoms to improve quality of life—and sleep.

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While research is in the early stages, mounting scientific evidence is opening the possibility for psychedelic mushrooms to be the next frontier in mental health.

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We have learned many things during the pandemic, collective resilience being one, but above all else, we have acquired a deeper appreciation for nurturing connections. Being socially connected keeps us safer, healthier, and happier.

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Theodore D. Cosco, PhD (Cantab) CPsychol, is an Assistant Professor of Mental Health and Aging (Simon Fraser University) and Research Fellow (Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, University of Oxford).

Saffron, an age&#x2d;old spice, has stood the test of time. Contemporary science now reveals its amazing potential for improving both mental and physical health.

Aspartame has been labeled “possibly carcinogenic.” Find out what the classification means and read about healthy alternatives.

Annika Caplan is a health-conscious student committed to living a balanced lifestyle.

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

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthynumnumblog/">@healthynumnumblog</a>).

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Start Moving Young

Empowering Consumers through CBD

Smart-Gyms and Fitness Technology

The Spice for Mood and Depression?

The Renaissance of Rest

Thriving in Winter

Growing Up with Type 1 Diabetes

How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Perimenopause

Sugar Sabotage

Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day?

10 Big Health Benefits of Berberine

Congrats to the 2023 alive Award Winners!

Osteoarthritis and the Sleep Connection

A Trip into New Possibilities for Mental Health

Nurturing Meaningful Connections

Beyond Lifespan

Got 15 Minutes?

End the Never-Ending Cycle

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron

Can Aspartame Cause Cancer?

Good Vibrations

7 Not-So-Nourishing “Health” Foods

10 Ways to Optimize Your Bedtime Routine for Great Sleep

Healthy Kids Now and for Life