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Lori Harito felt refreshed after last year’s holiday season — largely because she got out of town. Harito, a Toronto-based PR professional, and her partner decided to head to London, England, for 12 days and forego rushing between her family’s Christmas celebrations and his. “We pre-planned that we would cook Christmas dinner and stay in

The holidays provide an opportunity to give gifts, and not just for family and friends. Charitable giving is a popular present, especially when it’s so easy to do. It’s also an excellent gift idea for that special someone in your life who has everything, and would find meaning in a gift that gives back. READ

The Queen isn’t giving up her throne any time soon. There’s been speculation as of late that Queen Elizabeth II plans to retire when she turns 95 in two years. This would effectively pass on the reigning title to her son, Prince Charles. In a rare move from the Royal Family, a spokesperson for the

Determining where to travel, whether you’re looking for warm weather or an under-the-radar destination, can be difficult if you’re not sure where to begin.Now’s the time to start looking at the top places to travel for 2020, said travel expert Natalie Preddie.Preddie told hosts on Global’s The Morning Show that booking in advance is important

As the holidays approach, you may be interacting with your family more frequently. Inevitably, relatives can sometimes meddle in your personal life, creating extra stress. That can include trouble with in-laws and figuring out how to divide family time over the holidays, said Jessica O’Reilly, a relationship expert.O’Reilly told hosts on Global News’ The Morning

Dwyane Wade has spoken out against trolls criticizing his son’s appearance. Gabrielle Union recently shared a family photo on her Instagram account. In it, husband Wade holds their one-year-old daughter, Kaavia, and Wade’s 12-year-old son Zion is standing between them. Comments started coming in criticizing the parents for allowing Zion to sport acrylic nails, but

Sticking to a budget when shopping for gifts can be tough — especially when you want to find presents that please everyone on your list. A survey by Equifax Canada in November found 55 per cent of Canadians are planning to spend less on gifts this holiday season, due to debt loads. Another 58 per

Have you ever seen someone hop off an elliptical machine without wiping it down? According to a recent survey, many gymgoers witness this offending behaviour — and they hate it. One in five people said not wiping down equipment was the worst breach of gym etiquette, a report by Treadmill Reviews found. That being said,

While texting has become a primary method of communication, it’s also becoming a major source of back and neck pain. Some are calling this “text neck.” “It’s increasing more often. We’re working with a lot more clients with cathartic posture and neck issues,” said Simon Paige, a personal trainer and stretch therapist.  Paige told hosts

From gift wrap to packaging and temporary décor, there’s a lot of unnecessary waste that gets thrown out during the holiday season. But it is possible to give gifts that are waste-free, environmentalist Julia Grieve said on Global’s The Morning Show. “It’s easier than you think… you slowly do little steps and you’d be surprised

Earlier this month, rapper T.I. revealed in a now-deleted episode of the podcast Ladies Like Us that he would take his 18-year-old daughter Deyjah Harris to the gynecologist every year to see if her hymen was “still intact.” The rapper’s comments prompted outrage on social media sites, which the 39-year-old addressed in an interview with

Heading into the holiday season can leave you feeling stressed about everything from gift shopping to deadlines at work. The cold, dark weather doesn’t help, either. But while we can’t control the temperature, we can control our diets. During this time of year, it’s important to look for food that helps to mitigate anxiety rather

The mall during the holiday season is often a mix of music, bright lights, long lines and noisy shoppers. For many children with autism, this kind of environment can be overwhelming and incredibly stressful. But now some malls in North America are using “sensory-friendly” Santa events, specifically catered to the needs of children on the

Farah remembers standing in the kitchen of her Winnipeg home in 1997, cooking a meal meant to feed dozens of family and friends soon to arrive. Her three-year-old daughter was in her room. Farah was pregnant with her second child. Her husband had asked her to spend $20 buying herbs and spices to garnish the

Your holiday toy guide for 2019 is officially here. We’re weeks away from gift-giving season, and some of the most eager people on your shopping list this year have to be children (or those adults who are still kids at heart). READ MORE: Baby Yoda of ‘The Mandalorian’ is here to unite the internet Shopping

Black Friday is upon us. For years, retailers have rolled out huge sales in honour of the day after Americans celebrate their Thanksgiving. The tradition began in the United States, according to Snopes, because retailers wanted to capture the millions of consumers who get the day off. But today, more and more countries are embracing the massive

A new report from the World Health Organization has found that in Canada, only about one in four adolescents are meeting basic physical activity guidelines. But girls are even less active than boys, and the gap is growing. Related News In Canada, 70.5 per cent of boys between the ages of 11 and 17 failed

Prince Andrew confirmed on Wednesday that he will be “stepping down” from public royal duties just days after he spoke publicly about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein [have] become a

Velvety, painful lesions that covered the palms of a 73-year-old woman’s hand turned out to be an unexpected cancer symptom. The unnamed woman from Sao Paulo, Brazil had gone a dermatologist to ask about her skin condition. Her story, which is now a recent case study in the New England Journal of Medicine, notes this

It’s no secret that men are struggling with their mental health, within Canada and around the world. International Men’s Day, which occurs annually on Nov. 19, aims to shed light on the mental health problems faced by men by encouraging conversation and offer possible solutions. According to the agency, men have a suicide rate that

It’s not uncommon for women, whether they are single or with a partner, to worry about having children at the “right” time. Women, in general, are delaying childbirth, but some still fear they won’t be able to have kids after a certain age. Dr. Delani Kotarba, chief of division reproductive medicine at The Ottawa Hospital

Confined to a hospital room, 15-year-old Vinesha Ramasamy’s body was responding to her first round of chemotherapy. The Ontario teen had recently been diagnosed with bone cancer and the treatment had made her so sick that she hadn’t left her reclining bed in nearly a month. Her hair, once thick and curly, had thinned and

A 38-year-old Burmese man was awarded US$2 million on Wednesday after a circumcision went wrong and resulted in a vasectomy. Zaw Zaw, who doesn’t speak English and was relying on an interpreter, went to the Iowa Clinic in December 2015 after being referred for the procedure. On the day of his surgery in January 2016,

André Morriseau was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes more than 15 years ago. The Toronto resident was in his 40s and tells Global News that at first, he was shocked. “At that time I jogged, I didn’t smoke [and] I wasn’t overweight,” he said. “The doctor said, ‘if you were any of those things,

Around one in three Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes, yet many remain in the dark when it comes to awareness and prevention. Roughly 2.3 million Canadians aged 12 and older have diabetes, according to the latest government data, with Type 2 accounting for 90 to 95 per cent of diabetes cases. November 14 is World

A restaurant chain in the U.K. has launched a line of gender-neutral cocktails to combat stereotypes and help customers feel more “comfortable” with drink choices. Burger & Lobster recently announced it is serving five nameless drinks at two of its London, U.K. locations after learning that “feminine” or “masculine”- sounding names affect drink purchases. The

If you have gout, you’ll know it. Shannon Youn, a chiropodist at Feet First Clinic in Toronto, tells Global News gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is caused by hyperuricemia — high levels of uric acid in the blood. “Chronically-elevated levels of uric acid can lead to the formation of crystals which deposit

When you’re feeling back pain, it can be deliberating. Some will take over-the-counter medication, while others see a specialist. But some experts suggest many people still ignore back pain until it is too late. According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), back pain is the cause of 40 per cent of work absences, following by

Toddlers getting into things they shouldn’t can be an annoying — and sometimes costly — headache every parent experiences. But that curiosity has landed an Edmonton couple with a dream vacation they didn’t think they’d experience until their retirement years. When Lee Tappenden got a call at 8:30 a.m. Thursday from Shaw cable telling him

Actor Emma Watson recently opened up to British Vogue about being happily single. The 29-year-old acknowledged the social pressure to be partnered up by her age, but told the outlet she’s come to a place of self-acceptance. “I never believed the whole ‘I’m happy single’ spiel,” she said. “I was like, ‘This is totally spiel.’