Nutrition and Fitness
The Flu and Medical Conditions
People with certain medical conditions are at risk for flu complications. Do you have diabetes, asthma, heart disease, or a weakened immune system? If so, learn more about how to protect yourself from the flu and what to do if you get the flu.
Nutrition and Fitness menu
Diet and active lifestyles
- Brain food for thought
- Eating healthy in a busy world
- Exercise and nutrition
- Getting your body out of dehydration
- Hectic lifestyles and nutrition
Diet and disease
- A dash of salt can really add up
- Addicted to caffeine?
- An apple a day really can keep the doctor away
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cancer risk and your taste buds
Diets and dietary habits
- 4 reasons you should chew more
- 7 holiday foods to savour - in moderation
- 7 reasons why oats are awesome
- 8 bad eating habits to break
- Appetite vs. hunger
Exercises
- A first-timer's guide to yoga class
- Core rotations
- Core training: the basics
- How to avoid slippery yoga mat moments
- Pole dancing - don't forget your high heels!
Food safety
- 7 things you need to know about non-dairy coffee creamer
- Aspartame: safe sweetening?
- Cutting board safety
- Eating habits and stress
- Food additives: The good and the bug
Supplements and nutraceuticals
- B vitamin complex quick facts
- Calcium quick facts
- Chromium quick facts
- Copper quick facts
- Iodine quick facts
What's hot
- Aphrodisiacs: tantalizing the sexual appetite
- Beverages with buzz: the bottom line
- Leafy greens and other cruciferous vegetables
- Pomegranate: fruit of the gods
- Probiotic basics
Research news
- Study: Active women face reduced risk of heart disease as they age
- Study: Beans may reduce breast cancer risk
- Studies: Breast cancer survivors reap the rewards of fitness
- Study: Caffeine may increase blood pressure
- Study: Caffeine may reduce risk of hypoglycemia
Health features
... MoreHealth tools
- 5 step hangover recovery plan
- A shopping list for eating across the rainbow
- Calculate your calorie requirements
- Body mass index (BMI) calculator
- Ideal weight range calculator
About this channel
Diet and fitness are something of a national obsession. Fitness clubs abound, and store shelves are filled with “low-fat” and “healthy” foods, yet nearly half of Canadians are overweight, and almost two-thirds are not active enough. How do you know whether you’re really eating the right things or maintaining a healthy lifestyle? We help you to figure it all out with direct, reliable information.
