Chatelaine

Chatelaine covers all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change and caregiving to cannabis, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.

Retiring in the age of longevity • Living longer is changing the retirement game for women. Here’s how a longer lifespan can impact your finances.

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SUBSCRIBE TO CHATELAINE AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! • You’ll get both our award-winning print magazine and a collection of our most popular pasta recipes.

THE DISH • Welcome to Weeknight Hero—a simple, delicious, slam-dunk recipe you’ll want to cook again and again, any night of the week.

Playing It Cool • Meet a stylist who keeps things breezy with bold colours and lots of layers.

Hit the Books • Your summer reading list is here. (Beverage not included.)

Taking a looooong drive? • Queue up one of these compulsively listenable podcasts or audiobooks to make the time fly.

Find Your Flush • Powders, creams, liquids and jellies—we tried every blush we could get our hands on to select the best formulas for a fresh, rosy-cheeked look.

Taking the Plunge • Cold plunging is hot right now, with a spate of new ice-bath studios dedicated to the practice. Proponents claim that doing it consistently has many health benefits—but what does the science say?

STYLE NOTES

Mist Call • Fresh and oh-so-nostalgic, body sprays have come a long way since the early aughts. With grown-up scent profiles and skin-friendly ingredients, these eight spritzes bottle up that fleeting summer feeling.

Virtual care: helping women live healthier, longer lives • How virtual health care helps a Vancouver native avoid traffic and wasted time in waiting rooms, all while taking care of her family’s health

Walking on Sunshine • Whether they’re chunky platforms or sporty all-terrain styles, these comfy Canadian sandals will have you strutting through summer.

TRUST YOUR GUT: Understanding the Power of the Microbiome • Kristina Campbell, MSc from the CDHF weighs in on the complexities and impact that the microbiome has on our overall health.

Your Guide to Understanding the Microbiome • Knowledge about the microbiome has surged, though gaps persist. And while the public’s awareness of gut health is relatively new, Florastor probiotics have been researched for decades.

Here Are Two Key Considerations to Support Your Digestive Health • While both naturally help the digestive process and improve gut health, there are some noteworthy differences between enzymes and bitters.

DEMYSTIFYING GUT HEALTH: An Expert Q&A with Andrea Hardy • Incorporating the power of delicious and simple foods into your diet, like Activia probiotic yogurt, can help support your gut health and overall wellbeing.

Say Hello to a New Way of Accessing a Critical IBD Biologic Therapy • For years, people living with moderate to severe IBD needed to access a foundational critical therapy at an infusion centre. Now they can have it at home.

Q&A WITH DR. JASON REINGLAS

“My Polyamory Journey” • What I’ve Learned from My Lifelong Journey in Polyamory

The Exterminator • Alberta has been the world’s largest rat-free jurisdiction since 1950. It’s Karen Wickerson’s job to keep it that way.

THE “Cheapskate’s Guide” TO A FUN SUMMER

YOUNG AND TRANS IN CANADA • Across the country, provincial leaders are increasingly restricting access to education and health-related rights for trans youth. For the kids—and their families—at the epicentre of the political storm, finding joy begins at home.

It's Time to Open Up an Honest Dialogue about Women's Health • Understanding the intricacies of the reproductive health journey throughout one’s life and knowing how to advocate for oneself...