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When it comes to nutrition, cost, and convenience, how will the climatarian diet fit with your healthy lifestyle?

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Want to move toward a happier, healthier “you” in the new year? Journal writing can help—because writing about your deepest thoughts and feelings has been shown to boost mental health and reduce your chances of physical illness.

Rachel B. Levin is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer covering food, health and sustainability. Follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelbethlevin/">@rachelbethlevin</a>.

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Brendan Rolfe, BA, DipA, is an advocate for functional movement and work/life balance in Penticton, BC, where he strives to bring healthy lifestyle choices to every household.

By setting small and measurable goals, it can be easy to keep our healthy New Year’s resolutions all year long.

Gina Kelly is a freelance writer and editor located in New Jersey, US. She is a certified health coach and writes about health and wellness.

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Getting your garden ready for winter is an important step that many dismiss. By preparing for colder weather, you’ll keep your garden thriving into next year.

Gardening

Millions of people worldwide have participated in this month&#x2d;long vegan challenge. Will you be one of them this year? Learn about Veganuary’s benefits, how it works, and how to prepare before you jump in.

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When it comes to money, whether you’re struggling or in a good place, there’s always room for improvement. Find out why your mental and physical health will benefit from a financial tune&#x2d;up and how you can capitalize on those benefits.

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You already recycle. And you bring your own bags to the store, don’t you? Now it’s time to step up your sustainability game. Here’s how one Canadian family did just that, and how you can too!

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Recycling

Many of us work on our mental health only after we’ve hit troubled times. But the mental health gyms popping up across North America can help to change that! Learn how to get your reps in for personal growth and mental health.

Supplements

Whether this was a banner year or one you’ll be happy to see in the rear&#x2d;view mirror, December often feels like a turning point. Before rounding the bend into the new year, take the time to check in on your well&#x2d;being, and whether you need to change tack going forward.

Lisa Petty, PhD, is a health advocate, writer, and educator who aspires to be the healthiest possible version of her human self.

Emotional Health

This holiday season, focus on engaging in conversations and activities that are enjoyable and enriching. There are many simple tips we can use to get more out of our interactions, whether with loved ones or strangers, as well as to navigate challenging family relationships during this busy time.

Isabela Vera is an independent consultant, PhD candidate, and writer focused on sustainable food systems.

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This holiday season, give your body and mind the gift of wellness. In this article, we unwrap surprising insights about how the winter season affects our physical health and our mental health—plus what you can do about it.

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

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People with diabetes spend an estimated 8,000 hours per year self&#x2d;managing their diabetes outside of the medical setting. For many, that includes time on social media. In this article, you’ll meet three influencers in the diabetes online community and learn what researchers have concluded about the benefits and consequences of engagement.

Diabetes

Learn how to eat healthy with these habits and tips and make better food choices for your diet. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

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Take care of yourself with these popular health and wellness trends. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

Trends

Healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert to turn healthy eating into a habit and something you enjoy. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

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Loneliness and isolation can be perilous issues for older adults; however, meaningful solutions to prevent them do exist.

Amy Green is a writer, counsellor, and registered psychologist based in Salmon Arm, BC

Aging

Though it can be an upsetting life event, there are many ways to create well&#x2d;being during and after divorce.

Cooler weather is right around the corner. Here are 10 tips to get your garden ready for fall.

Katie Swanson is a world traveler and a health and wellness writer. She writes to help others live healthier, wealthier, happier lives.

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If you’ve been suffering from neck and shoulder tightness, these simple exercises for tech neck will help your muscles relax in no time.

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Fitness

School may seem overwhelming, but there are several simple strategies to help students manage stress. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

Stress management

Romanticize your life by transforming your daily habits into something you look forward to doing. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

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