Health

Keeping fit on a vacation is tough, especially when you're staying in places that have a breakfast buffet (and unlimited drinks). But what about a vacation that's specifically organized around the idea of fitness?

Would you really rather keep up with the Kardashians than sweat? That was a question I posed last year in this LA Times column. I asked it because physical activity rates are at an all time low, and yet we seem to have plenty of time available to watch TV. And this sorry state of affairs has led not just to expanding waist lines, but a serious health crisis. Exercise IS the cure for what ails you in most cases. There are few medical conditions that cannot be improved or ameliorated by physical activity.

My friend Nini is one of those energetic, positive people you want in your life. She’s a warm-hearted fast talker who shares sometimes funny, sometimes moving stories, at rapid fire.

Chatelaine health editor Laurie Jennings shares her "Do Diet" tips on eating when you're away from home. Whether you're opting for take out, or at a restaurant with friends, use these seven tips to ensure you aren't consuming too many calories:

I can't say I'm disappointed that the Olympics are over, though my interest around them was sparked when I read Jason Goldman's recent article in Scientific America about how, in terms of psychology, winning a bronze may actually be better than the silver.