Health & Well-Being

Helping Canadians take care of their health, inside and out: fitness and healthy living, weight loss tips, preventing and treating diabetes and tips for healthy families and relationships.

Recent Features

A New Approach to Preemie Care>>

An innovative neonatal program puts parents on the front lines.>>
The Importance of a Healthy Gut>>

How to foster good bacteria in your body.>>
Your Prescription: Staying the Course>>

Why you should keep taking your medication. Sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart>>
Intercourse Issues>>

Charting the rise of sexually transmitted infections in Canada.>>
12 Ways Your Body Deals With Freezing Weather>>

When the temperature drops below freezing, the human body uses these incredible mechanisms to try to stay warm.>>
The Best Exercise for Your Heart>>

Working up a sweat—consistently—is the key to cardiovascular well-being.>>
Fairest of Them All: A Child's Rare Diagnosis>>

When my snow-white baby was born, I thought she was otherworldly—and perfect. Shortly after, a doctor explained she has a complex genetic disorder.>>
The Surprising Science of Soulmates>>

How to navigate the line between love and fantasy.>>
How to See Hard Choices as Empowering>>

Big decisions don’t have to be overwhelming. It’s all in how you frame the answers.>>
Celebrity Exposure: An Interview With Timothy Caulfield>>

The author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? (and University of Alberta health law professor) talks star worship, facials and what you really need to be doing to stay healthy.>>
Memoir: Dealing With a Mystery Illness>>

I knew the doctors were wrong—this dragged-out undiagnosed ailment had nothing to do with stress. I just had to prove it. >>
How a Password Changed My Life>>

With the simple repetition of unlocking his computer, the author was able to make incredible things happen.>>
Is Saturated Fat Bad?>>

For some experts, saturated fat is a major health risk. Others say it's not so bad. Who's right? We round up the latest studies to find out.>>
The Secret to Power Aging>>

What do an 86-year-old theologian, an 87-year-old marathon runner and a 103-year-old rheumatologist have in common? The key to longevity.>>
The Healing Power of Horses>>

At two years of age, Josh Brubaker was missing developmental milestones and was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. His physiotherapist suggested hippotherapy.>>
What You Need to Know About the Rise of Food Allergies in Canada>>

Don't eat that! Understanding the latest allergy research and treatments available.>>
Are These Medical Tests Really Necessary?>>

Five treatments patients and doctors should question.>>
The Keys to Preventing Osteoporosis>>

Here's the good news for preventing this sneaky disease from robbing you of your good bones.>>
Have the Best Oral Health at Every Age>>

Not all pearly whites are the same. How to keep your mouth healthy at each stage in your life.>>
13 Things You Should Know About Hangovers>>

A few too many last night? Here's how to handle your aching head and queasy stomach today.>>
Investigating Canada's Drug Scarcity>>

Severe medication shortages have become the new normal for Canadian doctors, leaving patients with no affordable alternatives — or, worse, no treatment at all.>>
What Happens When Scientists Experiment on Themselves?>>

Cross a compulsive need to discover the truth with a strong sense of adventure, and watch modern medicine move forward.>>
The New Food Fight: Big Food Vs. Big Organic>>

Have the elite hijacked healthy eating?>>
How to Navigate Classroom Anxieties>>

Getting your child out the door each morning can be tricky when they're dealing with problems when they walk into the classroom. Here's what you can do to help.>>