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One step forward
Not much has remained constant over the 90-year history of Chatelaine, but a few things never change: the virtues of baking with butter, the versatility of a black shift dress, and the relentless push...
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One step forward
Not much has remained constant over the 90-year history of Chatelaine, but a few things never change: the virtues of baking with butter, the versatility of a black shift dress, and the relentless push...
HEALTH
The running buddy of the future
Vi is a new artificial intelligence training device/frenemy. Sadiya Ansari took her for a jog The basics The device is like a reverse silicone-coated collar, with controls for volume and power, and...
KICK STARTERS
New shoes you’ll never want to take off New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz Everything about these shoes feels easy — they’re effortless to slip on and make long walks and long runs a breeze. $120,...
DOES COFFEE HELP IMPROVE YOUR VIEW OF OTHER PEOPLE? The research
In a series of experiments, researchers from the University of California at Davis served students a cup of coffee — some decaf, some regular — under the guise of a coffee taste test and asked them to...
Q: I’ve been thinking about taking up running, but I hear it can be bad for joints, and not great for women’s bodies in general. Is that true?
I would never discourage anyone from taking up exercise at any age. Marathon running isn’t for most of us, but the idea that recreational running isn’t good for you after age 35 is a myth. It’s such...
SPECIAL
SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST, ESPECIALLY WITH AESTHETIC MEDICINE
Canadians take medical safety very seriously. We believe in regulation and oversight to ensure that all medical procedures are as safe as possible.However,when it comes to aesthetic medicine, a lack...
Melanoma is on the Rise
The statistics are startling. In 2018, 7,200 Canadians will be diagnosed with malignant melanoma and 1,250 Canadians will die from this deadly disease. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation, from the sun...
DR. SHEETAL SAPRA’S ANALYSIS Improving Melasma
A 33-year-old patient came in with severe melasma. Nothing was working. We tried the standard routine of sunscreen and hydroquinone, a bleaching agent and her skin improved a bit. But when we created...
GET A BOOST OF CONFIDENCE WITH UNIVERSKIN CUSTOMIZED SKINCARE
Most people have combination skin — a dry patch here, a wrinkle there, some redness. But most products are designed for a single skin type or specific issue. Revolutionary cosmeceuticals create custom...
EFFECTIVE PSORIASIS TREATMENTS FOR THOSE IN THE MIDDLE RANGE
Dr. Kim Papp recalls treating a patient who suffered from psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory condition. He had patches of thick, red, scaly skin on his palms and the soles of his feet,which made it...
BIOLOGIC THERAPIES: NEW HOPE FOR PEOPLE WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Symptoms affect more than just skin miss work or important life events because of their condition. ” Apart from dealing with physical symptoms, those with atopic...
ECZEMA — THE ITCH THAT CAN’T BE SCRATCHED
Imagine a constant and intense itch that no amount of scratching can satisfy. This is the reality of living with eczema,a chronic skin condition that ranges from mild to severe and is characterized by...
BREAKTHROUGH SKINCARE INNOVATION NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA
youthful face may disguise our real age, but the upper neck and back of our hands— being more prone to loss of smoothness and elasticity— can give us away. Galderma is a pharmaceutical company on the...
SUMMER IN CANADA: MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK
Canada may not be thought of as a sunny nation, but skin cancer affects one out of seven Canadians and remains the most common cancer diagnosed in Canada. With the incidence of melanoma rising across...
CELLULITE NO MORE! SAY GOODBYE TO DIMPLES AND DENTS
As the weather heats up across Canada,the layers start to come off and we expose our skin to the summer sun.But baring our skin usually means baring our cellulite as well. What’s a girl to do? We sat...
HEALTH
Does eating fat every day keep the doctor away?
Strong may be the new skinny, but diet culture is alive and well. When a group of physicians endorses a low-carb, high-fat diet as a “lifestyle,” how can you tell the difference between fact and fad?...
LIFE
WE SHOULD ALL BE (TRUDEAU?) FEMINISTS
The prime minister has been praised worldwide for being loud and proud on women’s empowerment. But here at home, Conservative women are asking who made him the expert on what’s best for women. IN A...
Hot SKETCHY Summer
FORGET THOSE OTHER GUIDES. FORGET “BEAUTY DUST” OR whatever other wellness ritual Gwyneth Paltrow is on about. When it comes to taking a little me time this summer, the women of Baroness Von Sketch...
How not to sweat all that sweat
Hot weather is lovely. Showing up at work looking like you just ran through a sprinkler system, not so much. Dermatologist We use antiperspirant or deodorant on our armpits. During the sweaty summer...
No really — what’s happening on my chin?
Demystifying the most persistent, resistant and resilient of all body hair Why do we get it? In the vast majority of cases, chin hair is the result of aging (and the hormone shakeup that comes with...
She’s got layers 1. One rad rashguard
Say goodbye to awkward tan lines with this long-sleeved swimming top. The fabric, which is made of recycled fibres, is chlorine resistant and is UPF 50+ protected. Whiteheaven rashguard, $65,...
Everybody in caftans
DAnd then the heavens opened up, and the angels sang: Covering up is in. Yes, the fashion world seems to have (finally!) caught on to the fact that women want to look stylish in the summer without...
A skeptic’s guide to no-fail ales
If you haven’t cracked a cold one in a while, it may be time to reconsider this whole “I’m not a beer person” thing. Whatever your qualm about Canada’s national dockside beverage (too bloaty? too...
THE GREAT INDOORS
Sometimes the best summer day is a lazy one spent inside reading a book, staring at the tube or hiding in a movie theatre. Thankfully there are a ton of new releases that provide the perfect excuse...
Spritz it up!
It’s easy, trendy and the only cocktail you’ll crave all summer long. Classic Aperol Spritz Serves 1 Prep 5 min; total 5 min 3 tbsp prosecco 2 tbsp Aperol 1 tbsp soda water Orange slices (optional) 1....
The non-monogamous life
I spent years moving from one committed, date-till-we-move-in, hate-till-I-move-out relationship to another. Now I know why all these nice men were wrong for me: I dated only one of them at a time I...
Migraine AWARENESS Migraine warrior Corinne Sato
Migraines have been woven into the fabric of my life since age 13. I was at camp when I had the first one. With the pain and vomiting, I couldn’t function; it was only after I lay in bed in a cool,...
No one size fits all
If you experience migraines and seek care from a family doctor or neurologist, expect them to consider a range of treatment options. Some are based on medications and others focus on behavioural...
The brain in the grip of a migraine: What science tells us
Scientific research in recent years has generated new knowledge about the complex cascade of events inside the brain during a migraine attack. Medical scientists used to believe that migraines were...
FOOD
Lemon twist
We put a frothy spin on classic lemonade Blender Lemonade Serves 2 (2 1∕3 cups) Prep 5 min; total 5 min Cut ends off 1 Meyer lemon, then cut into wedges, removing any seeds. Combine lemon, 2 cups...
A real peach
We’ve perfected the classics to showcase summer’s juiciest treat Peach Upside-Down Cake Serves 10 Prep 15 min; total 60 min Plus 30 min cooling time Topping 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup...
Summer sidekicks
Barbecue season is finally here and we’re making the most of it by pairing our new favourite grill recipes with fresh flavourful summer herb salads Reverse-Sear Steak Serves 4 Prep 10 min; total 45 min...
Chicken Fajitas
Serves 4 Prep 15 min; total 30 min 2 1/2 tbsp canola oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp salt, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2...
Caramelized Onion Burgers with Garlic Aioli
Serves 4 Prep 20 min; total 30 min 3 tsp olive oil, divided 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp granulated sugar 450 g medium ground beef 4 tsp chopped oregano, divided 3/4...
Pork Peanut Ramen
Serves 4 Prep 15 min; total 25 min 450 g pork loin, cut into ½-in. strips 2 100-g pkgs chicken ramen 1 tbsp canola oil 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp warm water 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter 2 tbsp...
Grocery list PRODUCE
4 baby bok choy 3 mini cucumbers 340-g pkg heirloom cherry tomatoes 1 head radicchio 2 medium red onions 2 227-g pkgs sugar snap peas 2 bell peppers 2 ripe avocados 2 medium sweet potatoes (500 g) 1...
Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry
Serves 4 Prep 10 min; total 30 min 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tbsp sesame oil, divided 450 g large frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled 2 tbsp chopped ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 baby bok choy,...
Halloumi & Sweet Potato Skewers with Lentil Salad
Serves 4 Prep 20 min; total 35 min 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 bunch green onions 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 11/2 x 1/4-in. slices 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp honey 2...
ONE LAST THING
The way we glamped July 1966
The times The Supremes released “You Can’t Hurry Love,” the first colour-TV transmission in Canada was sent from Toronto, and McDonald’s switched from fresh to frozen french fries. The family activity...
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