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Traditional spa treatments are always a treat, but there’s an emerging genre of spa-like sanctuaries that seek to deliver a deeper experience by putting mental health and well-being at the forefront of their services. Offering up calming hypnosis sessions, endorphin-boosting experiences, and restorative thermal treatments, these tranquil locales are not your average spas. RELATED: A Guide […]

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Whether it be a social media cleanse or an entire digital detox, there are many benefits to reap.

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The first time Stephanie* heard about egg freezing was in one of her last law school lectures. Her professor—who she always thought was a little wacky—surprised the class when she pronounced: “Freeze your eggs! Take what’s left of your loans and just do it now.” Stephanie was appalled. Was this really the most important piece […]

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Carcia Campbell graduated from university with a journalism degree in 2002, but after facing a lot of rejection while trying to find work in her field, she became clinically depressed. For eight months, the Toronto-based blogger and musician sought help from doctors, therapists and family members—but nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t until a friend […]

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Once the domain of potheads, stoners and no-good wake ’n’ bakers, weed has gone from illicit gateway drug to buzzy new investment in just a few years. In the United States (where marijuana is legal for adult recreational use in nine states and Washington, D.C.), gleaming Apple Store-esque dispensaries sell designer herb alongside artsy pastel-hued […]

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In 2015, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill determined that the best age for a woman to freeze her eggs (in terms of egg viability) is between 31 and 33. But they also noted that a younger woman might end up wasting her money because she has more time and is […]

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“It sounds a little ridiculous,” says Catherine Cu, co-founder of Cocofloss. “But she’s the type of person who will potentially start tearing up.” Cu is referring to her sister Chrystle, a dentist who gets upset when she has to break it to one of her patients that she may need to remove one of their […]

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Music serves as a form of therapy for many or, as Toronto-based creative director Talya Macedo says, “ends up being a soundtrack to our lives.” Just think of the times you have used music to help change your mood or state of mind. You turn on Kanye West’s “Power” while going for a run, play […]

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When my son was born, he greeted the world with a soft cry—and a big yawn. I knew in that instant that this was my child because I have never been what you’d call a high-energy person. At summer camp, my favourite activities were crafts (you can’t, say, jog while braiding gimp) and “rest.” In […]

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These days, staying fit is easier than ever — with fitness apps, videos and readily-available trainers via Skype, FaceTime, etc., you no longer need a gym membership to keep up with your fitness goals. And thanks to the advancements of technology, your workout is about to be taken to a whole other level, whether that […]

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The “big C” runs in my family. Both my parents passed away at 60 from the disease (my mother from breast cancer and my father from a lung sarcoma), and my only aunt is a breast cancer survivor. While my mom and aunt hadn’t been tested for BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations—which are responsible for […]

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One minute we’re furious about the tone-deaf, ill-advised use of a reality-TV star in a protest-themed Pepsi commercial, the next we’re angry about the United Airlines CEO who stood behind his employees but in a way that revealed his arrogance and lack of empathy toward passengers. Then, just as we attempt to catch a yoga […]

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