Nutritional supplements and eye health

The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health designates January of each year as National Eye Health Month. Last week we spoke of some of the myths and facts regarding eye health...

10 misleading food product labels in Canada

A CBC Marketplace investigation reveals the Top 10 lousy labels in the grocery store, products which make supposed health claims that aren't always supported by the medical and nutritional evidence.

Nutrition Solutions - 'White foods' / Lisa Corrado

By now, you've probably heard that it's best to cut out white foods to increase the nutrition in your diet and help you lose weight. Products made with white sugar and flour typically don't contribute much in the way of healthy calories and should be limited. Does that mean all white foods are bad?

The health benefits of antioxidants

Awareness of the potential health benefits of antioxidants to body maintenance is growing. An antioxidant is a substance that prevents damage or destruction by oxidation. Although oxygen is a vital element for our existence; in certain circumstances it can be damaging.

Look of old Hollywood glamour is a modern favorite

SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer In the Hollywood landscape of new, new, new, what really stands out is that today's starlets still emulate the looks of classic screen beauties, including Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, who ruled the red carpet in the 1950s. Funny, you don't hear that much about Cher, Sharon Stone, or even Demi Moore and Julia Roberts, all very popular ...