The holidays can be a hazardous time for the environment. Thankfully, we\'ve compiled our best tips to celebrate the holidays in style and in an eco-friendly way.Between excessive meat consumption, inc
Sugar-sweetened beverages are contributing to obesity in children. But researchers have found a way to get the message about their calorie content across to kids.Since Kim Mitchell sang “Go for a Soda
A new study finds that children of families with low socioeconomic status who had nurturing mothers had better health in midlife than those with less caring mothers.In another chapter of the nature ve
Children as young as five years old are unhappy with their body image, and some six-year-old girls want to look \"sexy.\" What can parents do to counteract the destructive messages that kids receive thr
I tried not to panic when my 14-year-old daughter, Emily, decided to adopt a vegetarian diet. As a growing teen, would a vegetarian diet affect her health?I tried not to panic when my 14-year-old daug
Let alive\'s holiday gift guide simplify your holiday shopping. Our selection of eco-friendly, healthy gifts are available at natural health retailers across Canada.’Tis the season for catching up with
Getting your children to eat their vegetables can be a daunting task. Researchers found that placing pictures on school lunch trays induced more kids to take veggies.If you have kids, you probably hav
I paid a visit to my gynecologist recently to discuss birth-control options. I was looking for something a little less hormonal (than the pill) and a lot more long-term. I\'d decided that one child was
If you\'re looking for a green gift idea, look no further. Our showcase of eco friendly gift ideas can be purchased at your local natural health store.Seeking a simple solution to holiday shopping this
