Blog Entries by Arti Patel

Worst Foods For Teeth: 11 Foods And Drinks To Watch Out For

(3) Comments | Posted May 17, 2013 | 11:28 AM

A cold can of pop may satisfy your thirst on a hot day, but it isn't doing any favours for your teeth.

We all know certain foods (especially sugary ones) lead to cavities, but they can also cause pain to people with sensitive teeth. According to a recent study...

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Weight Loss Men: 10 Ways For Dads To Lose 'Baby Weight'

(3) Comments | Posted May 13, 2013 | 11:54 AM

We've heard of some bizarre "phantom" pregnancy symptoms that men go through when their partners are expecting, such as morning sickness, cramps and mood swings.

But weight gain is by far the most understandable side effect that soon-to-be dads have to deal with (which is still...

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Remise en forme: 7 exercices pour tonifier vos bras

(0) Comments | Posted May 3, 2013 | 9:34 AM

Vos bras commencent à rammolir au point que vous redoutez le beau temps et le retour des camisoles? On a la situation bien en main grâce aux quelques exercices proposés par l'entraîneur Jean Luc Boissonneault.

Pas nécessairement besoin de poids et haltères, il y a plusieurs autres moyens de...

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Pet Death: How To Talk To Your Children About Losing A Pet

(0) Comments | Posted May 1, 2013 | 2:36 PM

The loss of a pet can be a difficult time for the whole family, but telling your children Fido went on vacation only makes it that much harder.

"Even if you may need time for you and your partner to discuss the details, you shouldn't leave the children out,"...

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Curtis Stone Interview: Australian Celebrity Chef Gets 'Grilled' In Q&A

(2) Comments | Posted April 25, 2013 | 8:10 AM

Known for his roles on TLC's "Take Home Chef," and other reality food shows, and that hard-to-forget Aussie accent, celebrity chef Curtis Stone knows a thing or two about food.

The 37-year-old, dubbed "The Quiet Terminator," practices a hands-on approach to healthy cooking and bringing back easy...

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Best Workout: 10 Exercises You Should Do For The Rest Of Your Life

(1) Comments | Posted April 22, 2013 | 2:08 PM

You don't have to stop working out just because your engine starts running out of fuel.

If you've been slacking off with your workouts, don't blame your age. It's time to hit your body's restart button.

"There is really no age that a person should stop doing activities....

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Pourquoi mangeons-nous trop? 7 bonnes raisons!

(0) Comments | Posted April 19, 2013 | 8:29 AM

Nous mangeons quand nous avons faim, nous mangeons pour célébrer, nous mangeons pour nous faire plaisir... bref, la nourriture est notre meilleur ami.

Mais en bout de ligne, nous mangeons souvent beaucoup plus qu'il n'en faut pour fournir à notre corps les calories nécessaires pour fonctionner.

Une tonne...

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Les aliments pour des cheveux en santé: 10 trucs pour avoir de beaux cheveux (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 9:28 AM

Selon les experts, ce que vous mangez a un impact sur vos cheveux.

«Vous devez avoir un bon apport de protéines pour faire pousser vos cheveux», explqiue le Dr. Alan Bauman, du Bauman Medical Group en Floride.

Même s'il existe différents types de cheveux selon la personne, la capacité de...

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Ménage de printemps: 10 endroits à ne pas négliger (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted April 17, 2013 | 12:12 PM

Même si vous êtes plein de bonne volonté (et de produits ménagers sous le bras) pour nettoyer votre maison, sachez qu'on oublie bien souvent des endroits... qui, eux aussi, auraient bien besoin d'un petit ménage.

Si vous avez déjà préparé une liste de choses à faire pour votre nettoyage de...

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Allergies Spring: 10 Things You Need To Know About Allergy Season

(3) Comments | Posted April 12, 2013 | 10:47 AM

Tis the season to be snotty, itchy and sneezy.

Springtime should be about warm weather and outdoor actives, but for some, it only means annoying allergies.

You may not even realize you have them. Since runny noses and sneezing are common symptoms of a cold, Dr....

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Erin Rothstein Art: Canadian Paints Amazing Images Of Toast, Cabbage And Fruit

(11) Comments | Posted April 5, 2013 | 1:50 PM

We're used to feeling inspired by fine art or even confused by it, but in this case, these incredibly lifelike paintings of food just make us want to drool.

Erin Rothstein, a 26-year-old Canadian artist based in Toronto, says her love for food is more than just art...

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Cheapest Healthy Food: 10 Inexpensive Ways To Eat Well

(5) Comments | Posted April 4, 2013 | 5:56 PM

You may hear people say they can't afford to eat healthy, but as it turns out, some of the healthiest foods in grocery stores won't make a dent in your wallet.

"I do think that we can eat healthy for the same price as eating unhealthy foods. Eating at...

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Spring Cleaning: 10 Spots You Can't Ignore

(1) Comments | Posted April 3, 2013 | 3:47 PM

When it's time for spring cleaning, you arm yourself with brooms, mops and dusters with the best of intentions to do down and dirty work in every corner of your home. But often the most filthy and cluttered spots are out of sight and ignored.

If you already have your...

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Jillian Michaels Fitness: Celebrity Trainer Shares Her Weight Loss Tips

(1) Comments | Posted March 28, 2013 | 3:07 PM

Psst — the secret to losing and maintaining a healthy weight is something you already know how to do.

A combination of a wholesome diet, consistent exercise and pinpointing the root of why you want to lose weight, are all ways to stay fit and maintain it, says

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Unhealthy Drinks: Are These 11 'Healthy' Drinks Good For Us?

(27) Comments | Posted March 21, 2013 | 5:40 PM

The shocking nutritional facts about many sugar-loaded drinks have been well telegraphed. You should probably stay away from a Starbucks Venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha and the number of calories in a Wendy's Caramel Frosy Shake will blow your mind.

Meanwhile, a new Harvard study linked almost

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Points noirs, boutons d'acné, ampoules.. 9 choses que vous ne devriez pas toucher

(0) Comments | Posted March 19, 2013 | 9:00 AM

On nous l'a dit cent fois: il ne faut pas percer, pincer ou tripoter ses boutons! Mais, qui voudrait passer la journée avec un bouton immense beaucoup trop évident?

Même si nous avons pleinement conscience des conséquences de nos actes — les cicatrices, les saignements — le Dr. Shannon Humphrey,...

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Lose Belly Fat: 10 Best Exercises For 6-Pack Abs

(6) Comments | Posted March 14, 2013 | 3:34 PM

There really is no secret to getting flat abs: We all know toning any part of the body requires a healthy diet, exercise and patience.

Shedding belly fat in particular doesn't only take a long time, but our abdominal areas tend to store more fat compared to other parts...

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13 mythes communs sur l'alimentation démystifiés

(0) Comments | Posted March 13, 2013 | 11:35 AM

Si une pomme par jour peut garder le docteur loin, est-ce que d'autres aliments ont le même effet?

Nous savons tous quel genre d'aliments nous devrions manger quotidiennement... Des fruits et des légumes, des produits laitiers, des protéines et des glucides, mais nous réussisons encore à s'y perdre en...

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Asking For Money: 8 Etiquette Tips On Borrowing And Lending Money

(0) Comments | Posted March 13, 2013 | 11:23 AM

You often hear the phrase "money talks" — but why is so hard to actually talk about money?

"Money is something very personal. Some people work really hard to make ends meet and it becomes a sensitive topic," says Carey McBeth, an etiquette specialist based in Vancouver. "People...

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Microsoft Surface Review: Using The Surface To Browse, Cook And Watch Videos

(2) Comments | Posted March 12, 2013 | 10:53 AM

Each week, the Huffington Post Canada's Living team will try out something that has sparked our curiosity, and as long as we live to tell the tale, we'll let you know all about it.

Test Drive Subject: Microsoft's Surface Windows 8

Price: $900

What It Is: The...

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