Category Archives: Health

General health tips, news, updates about well-being

Exercise Your Brain: Fun, Instructive Dates in the GTA

Tired of your regular, sedentary dates? Hop off your couch to learn something new with your partner, and you will not only feel accomplished, but you may also find the intellectual stimulation amusing. These activities, however, do not necessarily have … Continue reading

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We are what we eat. part 3

This is the last of the excerpt from the Fresh Breath doc’s article about “We are what we eat”.  If you’d like to learn more about fresh breath, check out:  www.Freshbreath.ca for more information!  “Many of the nutrients present in our … Continue reading

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We are what we eat, part 2

Continuing from last week’s publication of “We are what we eat”, part two of the Fresh Breath clinic’s publication further explains how antioxidants help our diet.  Very useful if you’re a wine drinker or planning on sipping some with your … Continue reading

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We are what we eat

Hey readers! Below is an exerpt from the Breath Doctor’s article: We are what we eat, which explains how different foods affect your breath.  This is part one of three in a small mini-series to help you fight bad breath!  … Continue reading

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Sneak out for Nuit Blanch!

For the few years that Nuit Blanche has been playing, I’ve yet to actually attend one of these. The above video shows just one of the highlights of the show with a blinking Toronto City Hall on display on the … Continue reading

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an inexpensive introduction to diving

There’s an introductory course held on most weekends by the Toronto Scuba Club which has classes around Toronto (you’ll have to check out their website for more details).  What makes this worthwhile is that instead of paying about $300 for … Continue reading

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Tandem hang gliding

There’s a company called: High Perspective, which is run by Michael Robertson, who has successfully accomplished more than 15,000 tandem flights for the last 30 years. Some of his other achievements include being a master rated instructor, flying for a … Continue reading

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Horse back riding or Go Karts along the Niagara Escarpment

There’s a place in Niagara called HorsePlay Niagara which has Horseback riding, Trail riding and off-road go karting for those looking for a weekend adventure.  Settled in on the Niagara escarpment, this is the only place that offers horse back … Continue reading

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Free Canoe Rides!

The Harborfront is having some free canoe rides in their natrel pond this weekend from Saturday to Monday.  There are varying times available, so we suggest checking in with the official website and going a bit early to ensure that … Continue reading

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a great park for bird watching

When my girlfriend told me we’re going to a ‘spit’ later in the week, I didn’t think that she meant we’re going for a walk in the park. The Leslie Street Spit was what she was referring to. The Leslie … Continue reading

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