Health

While researching this piece, I realized I much prefer motivational quotes showing people exercising versus ones superimposed over a rail-thin model or idolizing someone with an unattainable body. Anyone who’s on Facebook, or Pinterest, has seen more than their share of motivational fitness posters in the last few years.

Maintaining a flat belly might be as simple as swallowing less air. "Too much air in your stomach can make you look and feel bigger," says holistic nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos.

Whether it’s quitting smoking, spending less, or getting to a healthy weight, many of us want results, and we want them now. We look for quick fixes which only leave us with more cravings.

A magnesium-rich diet may lower your risk of a stroke.

There are many days in my life as a mom when I wish that bedtime was 5 p.m. because I just can’t manage to argue any more over clothing choices, what’s for supper, when to do homework and all the assorted struggles that parents endure.