Conditions

Not feeling well? Learn how to spot the signs of various health conditions, as well as the latest in prevention, treatment, and home remedies to jump start your recovery.

3 Simple Depression Prevention Tips

If you've suffered from depression before, there's a high chance of it returning. These 3 ways of preventing future bouts...


Pain Management Therapy: What Are Your Options?

Recovering from surgery or a serious injury? Choosing the right pain management therapy can help alleviate your suffering-and even speed...


5 Things You Need to Know About Physician-Assisted Dying in Canada

Canada is one of the few nations where medical practitioners could legally help sick people die, but the new law...


3 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Reduce Anxiety

Feeling stressed out and constantly on edge? Try making these three lifestyle changes. Not only are they linked to reduced...


Why Early Diagnosis and Treatment for IBD Is Important

Discover the latest research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), showing early treatment can help slow down the disease progression and...


10 Ways to Care for a Cut or Scrape

Summer is peak season for cuts and scrapes. Brush up on your first aid with these tips on how to...


8 Ways to Handle Hay Fever Symptoms

Don't let hay fever symptoms hamper your enjoyment of the already too-short Canadian summer. Here's how to handle the sneezing,...


Could You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Do you have persistent back pain? It could be a symptom of AS.

4 Treatments for Chronic Back Pain to Discuss With Your Doctor

You've tried everything to relieve the pain in your back-from natural and over-the-counter remedies to physical therapy and exercises-without success....


6 Foods to Relieve Constipation

Feeling constipated? Instead of heading to the drugstore to pick up a laxative, fill your grocery cart with these nutritious...


6 Ways to Prevent Hot Flashes

Although menopause is inevitable, hot flashes don't have to be! Here are six healthy habits that can help prevent hot...


3 of the Best Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes

Certain plants and minerals have been found to be effective in the treatment-and even prevention-of diabetes. Whether you're looking to...


How to Get Relief From Heartburn

Are you one of the 5 million Canadians who suffers from heartburn at least once a week? Get heartburn relief...


6 Canker Sore Treatments that Actually Work

A canker sore can pop up anywhere in your mouth at any time. Although there's no surefire way of preventing...


7 Natural Ways to Treat Menopause Symptoms

There's more to treating menopause symptoms than prescription drugs and hormone therapies. Here are seven do-it-yourself strategies that can help...


Clean Living for a Healthy Heart

Like your car, lawn-mower or household appliances, your body works best when you keep it clean. Here's how to purge...


Heart-Healthy Meal Plan

Base your diet on these groups, getting the number of daily servings recommended, and your risk of heart disease will...

Have Heart Health for Life

Slash your risk of heart disease with these tips to keep your ticker in good working order for the long...


8 Heart-Healthy Breakfasts

Start your day off on the right foot with one of these breakfast ideas. Each has between 300 and 500...


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5 Age-Old Ways to Prevent the Flu

It's just about impossible to predict what a flu virus is going to do. But history offers a critical guide...


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The Transition from Natural to Processed

Manufacturers of processed foods pile on the salt to help create big, attractive flavours.