Its Wildlife Wednesday! This week we highlight the endangered Przewalski\'s horse - the last remaining wild horse breed.It’s Wildlife Wednesday! This week we highlight the endangered Przewalski\'s hors
Reach for your sketchbook and keep reading to learn how the visual arts can help knock stress out of your life.Wondering how to calm down in the midst of overwhelming deadlines? Grab a pencil.Mindfuln
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the Vancouver Island marmot - Canadas most endangered (and possibly cutest?) mammal.This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the Vancouver Island marmot—Canada’s most
The antibacterial ingredient, triclosan, found in hand soaps to childrens toys, is harmful to the environment; Ottawa is looking for voluntary industry reduction.A widely used antibacterial ingredien
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the endangered orangutan - a close relative of humans that is gravely threatened by palm oil production.This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the endangered orangut
New research shows promise for treating facial acne with an herbal tincture of thyme. Lab studies showed better outcomes than prescription cremes at treating acne.It’s never a good time to have acne—j
Robert Batemans Get to Know Society has launched its 2012 Get to Know Contest and is accepting entries from young people across the country.Canadian youth, listen up: Robert Bateman’s Get to Know Soc
A new iPhone app intends to enhance and manipulate your dreams. You choose a \"SoundScape\" and the iPhone detects when youre dreaming to engage the chosen option.Do you know just what you’d like to dr
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the critically endangered Hawaiian Laysan duck thats making a surprising comeback.When you think of Hawaii, it’s likely surfing or sunshine that spring to mind, r
Would you rather stay in bed on Friday the 13th - are you someone who suffers from friggatriskaidekaphobia? Or are you more likely to tempt fate?Are you trying to decide whether or not to get up tomor
Learn about Eoin Finn and Insiya Rasiwala-Finns journey to India to help raise the spirits of children living in shanty towns by teaching them yoga.Here at alive, we love stories about passionate ind
Are you embarrassed to have people over? When clutter affects our social choices and living spaces, chances are we\'re not living in a healthy environment.Can’t find your keys, wallet, or glasses? Are
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the sperm whale - a giant of the oceans that may have more to do with your beauty routine than you think!This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the amazing sperm wha
The plastic drinking straw you threw in the garbage could end up in the belly of a sea turtle. Where does the plastic we use end up? Some ends up in our oceans.Remember that iced latte you had last su
If plant allergies have you dreading spring gardening, help is here. Our tips for pollen control and integrated pest management will provide allergy relief.If plant allergies have you dreading spring
Listening to your favourite music when running or playing sports can benefit your performance and mood.If you think listening to music while working out or playing competitive sports improves your per
A new study from the United States Geological Survey admits that there is truth to the reports that fracking is linked to earthquakes.For several months we’ve been hearing reports that hydraulic fract
Yesterday was Earth Day. How did you celebrate?People around the world celebrated Earth Day yesterday (Sunday, April 22), with everything from bike rides and shoreline cleanups, to parades and protest
New research suggests that lifting weights and other forms of resistance training may reduce cognitive impairment in women over 70 years of age.A new study led by University of BC physical therapy pro
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the globally endangered species large blue butterfly and its peculiar relationship a type of ant.This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the globally endangered speci
