Best Health Helps You Make a Fresh Start for 2010! A new year is on the way, and every section of the January/February issue of Best Health has articles aimed at helping you make a fresh start for 2010! In the Look Great section find 21 ways to look great for life in Think Bra, Spa…and Cha-cha! Three of the proven tips are to wear only bras that fit, practice year-round sun protection and do something new to burn calories. Check out the article for many more ways! In the Get Healthy section, Your Heart Smart Shopping List gives you all the information you need to make the right choices in the grocery store. Since 31% of all deaths in Canada are attributed to cardiovascular disease, it’s critical to limit your risk by choosing heart-healthy foods. Best Health asked a dietician to create a shopping list, and his suggestions include oatmeal, red grapes, green or white tea, pork tenderloin, oregano and walnuts – find out why. Take the handy list with you and navigate the grocery aisles with confidence. Another must-read for heart-smart shopping is in the Eat Well section: Shake the Salt! offers ideas for grocery products you can swap, including soups and crackers, to help slash your sodium intake. The average Canadian consumes 3,500 milligrams of sodium each day, when we should be consuming between 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams. High sodium intake makes you thirsty for high-calorie sugary drinks, causes the kidneys to retain fluid, increases blood pressure and can also weaken bones. Resolving to lose weight in 2010? Let The Weight-Loss Diaries help inspire you with real-life stories and practical advice. Full of personal suggestions from real women, including following Canada’s Food Guide and reducing portion size to allowing yourself one “cheat day” every week, this article is full of ideas for helping you achieve your own weight-loss goal. Finally, The Power of Routines in the Embrace Life section of Best Health proves that doing the “same old, same old” may actually make you – and your family – happier and healthier. Research shows that routines allow you to save time and energy, and reduce stress, by skipping the decision-making process and sliding directly into getting the task done. One of the most beneficial and simple routines to add to your lifestyle are family dinners. They are about connecting and communicating, and for teenagers may even reduce their risk of substance abuse. For adults, rituals and routines boost satisfaction with parenting and increase marital happiness. This is your guide to making routines work for you – plus, we recommend 9 routines you can start this year! In addition to the great articles in the January/February issue of Best Health, there’s also exclusive content online at www.besthealthmag.ca. This month, learn The 5 Best Foods You Can Eat, 5 Flu-Fighting Foods, 7 Cold and Flu Remedies from Around the World, and 5 Habits You Thought Were Healthy But Aren’t.