September 04, 2008 FOOD A hectic schedule is no excuse to skip breakfast. Make time for a morning meal with these tips for healthy eating on the go.
September 03, 2008 WEDDINGS What's a country to do with too many single guys and not enough single gals? Serbia is planning to import 250,000 potential brides in hopes of marrying off their surplus bachelors.
August 29, 2008 TELEVISION Set your PVRs now: TVtropolis is celebrating Labour Day with a Beverly Hills, 90210 marathon! What's that? Think you may have—gasp!—outgrown your crush on Dylan? Lest you forget why we loved it so, here's a little refresher on all that the gang from West Bev taught us.
August 28, 2008 TECHNOLOGY You think you're a text-aholic? Chances are you've got nothing on Mark Breiva, the reigning LG Canadian Texting champ, who walked away with a $25,000 prize along with the title earlier this week.
August 27, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS What do nightingales, hungry fish and golf balls have in common? They are all part of the latest wave of bizarre spa treatments around the world.
August 26, 2008 PREGNANCY What are little boys made of? No, not frogs, snails and puppy dog tails. According to a new study, a diet rich in potassium and calcium can increase mom's chances of giving birth to a boy.
August 25, 2008 CAREER The battle of the sexes rages on. The latest point of contention: Who has it easier when it comes to workplace attire, the suits or the skirts?
August 22, 2008 SEX Soon Canadians will be able to see their country like never before! Northern Peaks, a new adult digital pay channel, is set to launch in 2009 and will specialize in homegrown content.
August 20, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Watch out Risk, Monopoly is going global! Due out in September, Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition lets you buy, sell and trade entire cities, including Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver.
August 19, 2008 HEALTH Jealous of Michael Phelps' perfectly sculpted bod? You may never be as fast as America's golden boy, but you can look just as good. Here are 10 tips to help you shape up like the pros.
August 18, 2008 TRAVEL Your summer vacation is all planned, but are you prepared for the homecoming? Here are five ways to avoid coming home to disaster.
August 14, 2008 HEALTH Don't worry, be happy, with these 9 worry-busting tips!
August 13, 2008 RELATIONSHIPS Soulmates from birth? Couple gets married 22 years after being born just days apart at the same hospital while their mothers recovered in adjacent beds.
August 07, 2008 RELATIONSHIPS Let's face it: Relationships can be hard work. But all work and no play makes Jack—well, you know. Check out these fun activities to help keep your bond strong.
August 06, 2008 RELATIONSHIPS No kids, no job: Meet the stay-at-home wife. A growing number of women are trading their Palm Treos for Palmolive and believe their relationships are the better for it.
August 06, 2008 WEDDING Talk about taking your relationship to new heights! This daredevil couple got married in mid-air while standing on the wings of two planes
August 05, 2008 HEALTH Can't find the time to work out? Staying fit doesn't mean you have to spend countless hours in the gym. Here are some tips to incorporate exercise into your daily activities.
August 05, 2008 CELEBRITIES Three weeks old and ready for their close-ups! Twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Léon from the Jolie-Pitt clan finally made their debut this week's HELLO! and People.
August 01, 2008 TRAVEL Travelling on a budget? Avoid pesky luggage surcharges on your next flight with these expert packing tips.
July 31, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Frustrated with telephone solicitors? Stop that next telemarketer in their tracks! Soon Canadians will be able to protect themselves by registering their numbers on a national do-not-call list.
July 31, 2008 ENVIRONMENT Sure, working nine-to-five may make tree-planting difficult, but just because you're stuck at your desk all day doesn't mean you can't do your part for the environment. Here are some helpful tips for greening your workday.
July 30, 2008 TECHNOLOGY What's a Scrabulous fan to do? Facebook has disabled the application due to ongoing legal disputes between Hasbro, the makers of Scrabble, and Scrabulous' creators. Fret not: You can still get your daily dose here.
July 30, 2008 WEDDINGS Looking for a special way to say "I do"? Why not get hitched Star Wars-style? This couple said their vows in Mandalorian (think bounty hunter Boba Fett) alongside Jedis and other characters from a galaxy far, far away.
July 29, 2008 RELATIONSHIP What's the ultimate relationship builder? Confidence. Follow these four steps to bring out your best.
July 28, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Watch out Google, there's a new search in town! Launched today, Cuil (pronounced "cool") boasts a larger index than its competition and a livelier, more magazine-like results page. Which search engine will reign supreme? You be the judge.
July 28, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Want to see the earth from a different angle? Starting in 2010, you will be able to hitch a ride into space with Virgin Galactic for a mere $200,000.
July 25, 2008 SEX Want to jump-start your sex life? Then get talking! That's right, according to Aussie sexpert Joan Sauers, the key to better sex is communication.
July 25, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Twenty years later and Toronto's Beaches International Jazz Festival is still going strong. Catch fantastic live music all weekend long (for free!) as the streets close down for one of the city's best block parties.
July 24, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Next time you hit the road, leave that gas guzzler in the garage. Thanks to Google Maps, travelling on foot has never been easier. The search engine now offers step-by-step walking directions.
July 23, 2008 PARENTING Eat your broccoli or no dessert! Sound familiar? Uh-oh. Despite your best intentions, such tactics may actually be encouraging poor eating habits in your children.
July 22, 2008 TRAVEL Planning a vacation this summer? Save big by taking advantage of these travel freebies.
July 21, 2008 CAREER Starting a new job can be daunting. Here are some tips to help get you in the right frame of mind and calm those nerves.
July 18, 2008 SPORTS Though your chances of achieving NHL glory may have long passed you by, you could still become a part of hockey history. Having lost the rights to the Hockey Night in Canada anthem earlier this year, CBC is on the prowl for a new jingle and is calling on Canada to serve it up.
July 17, 2008 PARENTING Man boobs anyone? Here are 20 creepy baby products you can safely leave off your nursery shopping list.
July 16, 2008 CONTEST Longing for a romantic getaway? You and your honey could be headed south on a luxurious trip for two, thanks to Marlin Travel. Click here to enter!
July 16, 2008 CELEBRITIES The key to Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's wedded bliss? Openness...to sleeping with other people. In a recent interview, Smith revealed a fidelity loophole in their marriage vows.
July 11, 2008 CAREER The unwarranted Reply All. Truly the MOST ANNOYING email faux pas (well, second only to overusing Caps Lock). Surprised? Better review these electronic don'ts before you hit Send.
July 10, 2008 CONTEST Tourism Whistler wants to treat you to a rockin' weekend for two at the Whistler Music Festival! The VIP prize pack includes backstage passes, accommodation for the weekend and dinner for two. Enter now! (Contest closes July 15.)
July 09, 2008 SEX Sex on the beach proves less than romantic for one British woman, who is facing up to six years in prison for getting down and dirty in the sand.
July 08, 2008 CELEBRITIES Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Monday evening. No word on his name yet, but let's hope the little bongo player draws a better lot than his cousin Miller Lyte McConaughey.
July 07, 2008 WEDDINGS What's worse than rain on your wedding day? A full moon. One Italian bride is suing her dressmaker after her gown came apart at the altar, revealing her—you guessed it— butt.
July 04, 2008 FOOD Hosting a dinner party? Take things to the next level—literally! Now available in Canada, Dinner in the Sky lets guests dish and dine 50 metres above the ground.
July 03, 2008 WEDDINGS Old and busted: destination weddings. New hotness: getting hitched in space.
July 02, 2008 TRAVEL Holiday weekend leave you jonesing for an extended summer getaway? No need to look very far. Canada is home to tons of great destinations. Here are 2's top picks.
June 27, 2008 GONE FISHING! Happy Canada Day everyone! Enjoy the long weekend! We'll see you back here after the holiday.
June 25, 2008 TRAVEL It's no secret: Thieves love tourists. So if you want to be able to let loose and relax on your vacation, you'd be wise to heed these travel-safety tips.
June 24, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Sure, red wine goes with red meat, and white goes with white, but what pairs best with a scary movie? Revisit these horror classics with the perfect vintage in hand.
June 20, 2008 TECHNOLOGY What's next? Robo-sex? A Japanese firm is about to release a kissing robot designed for lonely men.
June 18, 2008 CAREER Thinking of calling in sick this Friday to extend your weekend? Deception isn't your only option. Convince your boss to get on board with " summer Fridays" instead.
June 17, 2008 RELATIONSHIPS Suspicious spouses, send in your specimens! No, this is not an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Real-life geneticist Yuri Melekhovets tracks philandering partners using DNA.
June 16, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Yikes! Sex scenes gone horribly wrong! Here are Nerve's picks for the worst big screen bonking.
June 13, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS It's Friday the 13th...beware! Or don't. Historically, the notorious date is actually safer than your average Friday.
June 12, 2008 FOOD & DRINK Want to become a wine whiz? Then here’s a crash course you’ll want a taste of. Bone up on the basics and you’ll have people believing you're a connoisseur in no time.
June 11, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS What’s a summer celebration without fireworks? It looks like we’re about to find out. Olympic-host Beijing has banned them for the season.
June 10, 2008 FOOD & DRINK Excite your taste buds while exploring the Great White North! These Canadian hot spots boast both food and fun.
June 05, 2008 RELATIONSHIPS If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then they may also be a man's greatest enemy. These days, many women expect tremendously expensive engagement rings, and some men are up in arms about the opposite sex's high-priced tastes.
June 04, 2008 PARENTING Say goodbye to photo albums and hello to totspot.com. The new social-networking site will allow parents to share every moment of their child's life with other yummy mummies and dishy daddies around the world.
June 02, 2008 TRAVEL Visit Australia for $9.56! That's right. Thanks to two innovative Aussie artists and their multi-sensory show Holiday, you can get a taste of down under for a little more than a pint of Foster's.
May 29, 2008 PARENTING As if naming your child wasn't already stressful enough, here's some added pressure: The name you choose for your baby may actually determine their future success.
May 28, 2008 PARENTING Attention new mothers! Water, the gift of life, can actually threaten the life of your child. Physicians say that babies under the age of six months may be at risk of water intoxication if they consume too much of it.
May 27, 2008 SEX One savvy bachelor dishes on his sexual prowess. The twist? He's 77. That's right, 77. Here's proof that love and lust aren't the exclusive domain of the young.
May 26, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Indiana Jones was a gay Nazi! That's right, Indy's unlikely progenitor was a homosexual archaeologist employed by the SS.
May 23, 2008 FOOD & DRINK Move over Merlot, water is the new wine. Bottled H2O boasts plenty of celeb devotees, including Madonna, who reportedly spends $10,000 per month on the stuff!
May 22, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Facebook is cleaning house. The social network du jour announced plans for a redesign that will make profile pages less cluttered. Finally!
May 21, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT The temperature isn't the only thing heating up this summer. Blockbuster season is upon us, and this year's crop of movies boasts plenty of hot tickets.
May 20, 2008 HEALTH With its crowded aisles and long lineups, the grocery store can be overwhelming in and of itself; add healthy eating to your shopping agenda and you're in for a real challenge. Keep your sanity and health in tact with these helpful tips.
May 16, 2008 PARENTING Good news new moms, you already hold the magic formula for turning your bundle of joy into a genius. A new study shows that breastfeeding can make your child smarter.
May 15, 2008 SEX If you can't stand the thought of having crumbs in your bed, this may not be your cup of tea. But for many, food in the bedroom can be a major turn-on, whether used as a sex toy or as an aphrodisiac.
May 14, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Can't live without your cellphone? You're not alone. A new survey shows that more than one-third of workers would rather take their mobile phones than their wallets if they had to leave their house for a day with only one item.
May 12, 2008 SEX Looking to spice things up between the sheets? Bring yoga to the bedroom! Check out how many couples have found a connection between sex and soul.
May 09, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS The Pangea Day countdown is on. On May 10th, see the world through another's eyes thanks to a live program of powerful films, exciting musical performances and visionary speakers, including Queen Noor of Jordan, CNN's Christiane Amanpour, musician/activist Bob Geldof and more! The inspirational program will be broadcast online, on television and on mobile phones. Don't miss it!
May 08, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Move over Rosie, there's a new cleaning lady in town! Researchers are working on a robot that will tidy children's bedrooms. This high-tech picker-upper might just be the next addition to your family.
May 07, 2008 FASHION France—one of the world's most famously fashionable countries—has just passed a groundbreaking new law that makes it illegal for the media to promote extreme thinness. Vive la France!
May 05, 2008 TRAVEL If booze gives you a high, these hot spots are sure to take your buzz to the next level—literally. Check out the world's sexiest rooftop bars.
May 01, 2008 PREGNANCY Pregnant chocoholics, it's your lucky—er, nine months! New research shows that eating chocolate during pregnancy can reduce the risk of serious complications. Sweet!
April 30, 2008 FASHION Who cares about medals when you look this good? The Bay's fashion-forward apparel collection for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is bound to blow the competition away.
April 30, 2008 CAREER Casual Fridays be damned! Jeans can be perfectly acceptable workaday wear any day of the week—if you choose the proper style. Here's how to wear them right.
April 28, 2008 WEDDINGS Want your big day to be a true reflection of you and your spouse-to-be? Piece of cake! Mini-me cake toppers are the latest way to personalize your wedding.
April 25, 2008 EVENTS Calling all brides! You're invited to Fox Home Entertainment's 27 Dresses Battle of the Brides. Drop by The Richmond (477 Richmond Street West, Toronto) on Saturday, April 26 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for your chance to win the ultimate wedding gift package. The catch? Contestants must don their ugliest bridesmaid dress in order to qualify!
April 24, 2008 CELEBRITIES For those of you who were still living in denial, a marriage licence has confirmed that Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are indeed crazy in love.
April 24, 2008 ENVIRONMENT Earth Day may be over, but that's no reason to stop thinking about the planet. Lend the earth a hand every day of the year with these 10 easy tips.
April 22, 2008 CAREER Fibbers beware! Those little white lies on your resumé could cost you your dream job. Criminal profiling techniques are increasingly being used by employers to weed out liars during the hiring process.
April 21, 2008 PARENTING Listen up parents-to-be: It's time for a shopping spree! Here are all the essentials you'll need to welcome home your bundle of joy.
April 18, 2008 FOOD & DRINK Obsessed with organics? Here's something you'll want to stumble across: an organic cocktail. With organic spirits hitting stores near you, the future sees us drinking to a healthier and more ethical planet.
April 17, 2008 TECHNOLOGY Look out, grooms-to-be! Wedding proposals have entered the digital age, thanks to one software programmer who modified his girlfriend’s favourite videogame instead of getting down on one knee.
April 16, 2008 HEALTH Stress-reducing thought: relaxing at home after work while sipping on a glass of wine. Stress-enhancing thought: a new study has found that even one drink a day for women could increase the risk of developing a common form of breast cancer.
April 11, 2008 PARENTING Breastfeeding your newborn can be a magical experience but it is not without its challenges. Latch on to these tips to ensure that your tot does the same.
April 09, 2008 FINANCE SEX! MONEY! Now that we have your attention, watch out: According to research from Stanford University, sexual stimuli cause men to take bigger financial risks.
April 07, 2008 PARENTING Maternal attachment ends too soon—literally. A recent study shows that delaying cutting the umbilical cord by just a few minutes can actually benefit your newborn's health.
April 07, 2008 SEX Viagra celebrates its 10th anniversary! But don't get too excited. The men's wonder drug also has its downside.
April 04, 2008 HEALTH Stocking up on fruits and veggies is only half the battle when it comes to improving your health. Some common kitchen habits may actually be thwarting your good intentions.
April 03, 2008 TECHNOLOGY So long McDreamy, there's a new surgeon in town. Say hello to Dr. Robot, the latest high-tech addition to the O.R.
April 02, 2008 FOOD & DRINK Sick of playing tug-of-war over the wine list? Too bad. It's inevitable: Men and women are inherently different when it comes to selecting vino, so quit whining.
March 31, 2008 CAREER Old and busted: speed dating. New hotness: speed mentoring, the latest craze in career counselling.
March 25, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT From Will Farrell to Willem Dafoe, many of Hollywood's leading men have tackled the role of Jesus Christ. But the question remains, who wore the crown of thorns best?
March 20, 2008 SEX Why do you do it? For fun? Physical pleasure? Curiosity's sake? A new survey reveals the top 50 reasons why guys and gals love to do the nasty.
March 17, 2008 PARENTING Beware the newest nursery nemesis: phthalates. A Pediatrics study links the use of baby lotions, shampoos and powders to high levels of the chemicals in children, which may potentially lead to reproductive problems later in life.
March 14, 2008 GONE FISHING! Have a great March break. See you on the 17th!
March 07, 2008 SEX Think you know everything there is to know about condoms? Think again. Even when used properly, rubbers are only 85% effective. If condoms are your birth control method of choice, make sure you've got all the facts.
March 06, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS Sick of getting picked on for your so-called irrational snake phobia? Don't worry, science has got your back. New research claims that humans are biologically predisposed to fear our slithering nemeses.
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