Since alive first reported on plastic bag bans in 2008, plastic bag bans are being put in motion around the world, the most recent being LA.Back in March 2008 alive reported on the small northern comm
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint by eating locally, check out community farms. Community supported agriculture benefits farmers and consumers.With the popularity of the 100-mile and zero-mi
May 28 to June 1 is Bike to Work Week. Read about what the event is about and how to register. Its easy!Get those pedals moving. May 28 to June 1 is Bike to Work Week in BC!It’s a BC event, but Canad
A new study suggests that women who have positive family support and limited outside pressure to achieve the thin-is-beautiful ideal have a more positive body image.How many of us have looked in the m
This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the mountain lion (or puma, cougar, and catamount, depending on where youre from).This Wildlife Wednesday, learn about the mountain lion (or puma, cougar, or cata
A recent study finds that exercising with a partner - even a virtual one - increases motivation.Need some motivation to exercise? Try finding a partner—even a virtual one will do.A recent study conduc
In ancient Roman times baldness was considered the scourge of menIn ancient Roman times baldness was considered the scourge of men. Historians believe that Julius Caesar himself constantly wore his tr
Many fitness class participants are informed consumersMany fitness class participants are informed consumers. They keep their feet moving when they tire, they don’t wear wool leg warmers and they don’
Managing your personal identity at work may lead to lower workplace satisfaction.Do you find yourself managing your identity to fit in at work? You could be making it difficult on yourself and your ov
Wearing skinny jeans and other tight-fitting clothes may be causing a surge in a sometimes painful neurological condition called meralgia paresthetica.Do you wear skinny jeans? If you do, you might be
Its World Environment Day! Make environmentally conscious choices every day with the following 10 tips.In 1972 the United Nations (UN) designated June 5 as World Environment Day (WED). According to t
Chronic endurance training may create long-term health risks for athletes.The summer months are upon us, and therefore, it’s time to train for those long-distance marathons, bicycle races, biathlons,
A large concrete dock, replete with its own living ecosystem, has arrived on the shores of Oregon from Japan. Biologists worry about invasive species risk.A large concrete dock that has recently arriv
Tomorrow is World Oceans Day. Learn about all the amazing things the oceans do for us, and how we can help support them.Here’s some trivia for you: what generates most of the oxygen we breathe, provid
How did you celebrate World Oceans Day? At the Vancouver Aquarium, yoga enthusiasts and ocean lovers did yoga with Eoin Finn - and the belugas.I have to admit, this is the first year I’ve celebrated W
Following on the heels of World Oceans Day on Friday, June 8 is another important environmental day - Canadian Rivers Day, on Sunday, June 10.Following on the heels of World Oceans Day on Friday, June
This Wildlife Wednesday learn about the humpback whale, plus other marine creatures that suffer as a result of our garbage in the waters.Earlier this week, a young humpback whale (about one to three y
A growing trend among health-conscious individuals is the raw food diet. Dip your toes into raw food cooking with one of these recipes.A growing trend among health-conscious, food-loving individuals i
June 22 is National Onion Ring Day. Make healthy, homemade onion rings with these tips.There really is a day for everything, and today is National Onion Ring Day! This American classic has been steali
A new study examined four parenting styles and how they impact the amount of TV their children watch.What influences the amount of TV children watch? How much control do parents really have? These are
