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Lisa Thibodeau

Forget Weight Loss: The New Science of Building Muscle and Boosting Health

Forget weight loss: the new science of building muscle and boosting health

Dr. Carla Prado isn’t telling you to lose weight. However, she would like you to maintain – and, if you can – build muscle. But not by starving yourself. In fact, Dr. Prado makes a welcome point for…
By Tudor Robins
Forget Weight Loss: The New Science of Building Muscle and Boosting Health
get rid of fur at home — the honest talk

Fur-free forever: ChomChom tames pet hair

I think there should be a law that you can’t own a pet that sheds unless you have a ChomChom. It’s definitely a law in my house … and in my car. And when I say “house,” I…
get rid of fur at home — the honest talk
Things we love - The Honest Talk

Starbucks coffee (especially the Christmas Blend)

Beginning each day with a great cup of coffee is a must in my busy life. For me personally, Starbucks coffee (especially the Christmas Blend), freshly ground and brewed i…
Things we love - The Honest Talk

L’Oréal Paris Telescopic mascara

My small eyes can use all the help they can get. I tried costly eyelash extensions but decided they were too high-maintenance (I was preparing food in the kitchen one day…

Is your friend pregnant? Here’s how you can help

What to do when your friend is expecting a baby I am mom to an absolutely adorable girl who brought light to my life in a dark time. She gives me a sense of life every da…
By Galya Matkovska
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female Ambassador to the U.S.

My legal colleagues invited me to lunch … at a strip club

Lessons learned as the first woman in the room Being the first woman in a role has been a recurring feature of my career. Being the first woman in a role or the only woma…
By Kirsten Hillman
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female Ambassador to the U.S.
What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office

What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office?

Former CTV reporter Megan Shaw recently shared a deeply personal story about her struggle with unexplained bleeding, and it quickly became the most popular article on our…
By Galya Matkovska
What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office
what's wrong with fast fashion? the honest talk

Unveiling the dark side of fast fashion: key takeaway from Vox longread

We know you care about the environment. You might be doing your best not to buy too much, to focus on sustainable products, and/or to avoid animal products. You might hav…
what's wrong with fast fashion? the honest talk