VANCOUVER

Think of massage as an opportunity to get back a bit of what daily stresses and strains take out of you, slowing a busy, overworked mind and inducing a feeling of calm. Even for those in tip-top health, regular massage therapy acts as a form of body maintenance essential to good health.

It seems like most diets offer a series of food restrictions, and there’s something about the foods being forbidden that just tempts us more.

When the provincial government recently announced that it was raising campground fees, the public launched into some strong opposition.

The Wellness show is coming to Vancouver. From April 30-May 2 the convention center at Canada Place will be transformed into the largest health and wellness expo in North America.

I’ve struggled for a long time to find a grab-and-go snack that’s packed with healthful ingredients and tastes great. The added challenge: finding one my whole family would enjoy.

Eating healthier doesn't always mean paying more for food. While it's true that things like fresh organic produce and whole grains tend to cost more than packaged meals, it is possible to create a balanced, healthy, diet plan without spending too much. 

Would you be happier with life if most of your conversations were deep discussions about existence and the meaning of events? 

Foodies and health proponents of all kinds love to bash high-fructose corn syrup. It's found in abundance in many sweet foods including candies and soft drinks, and it's even found in a number of surprising mass-produced foods, such as bread, salad dressing, tomato soup, fruit juices, and yogurt.

When it comes to exercise and weight, there have been plenty of studies devoted to the research of obesity. There have been far fewer however dedicated to understanding exactly how weight loss works.

The Olympic chaos has died-down and the city is as beautiful as ever. It’s time to get outdoors and enjoy all the great things Vancouver has to offer.