Dementia Breakthroughs Offer New Hope
New treatments and tests for dementia are finally here, after decades of disappointments.
30 Old-Time Home Remedies That Actually Work
Honey to heal a wound. Cherries for gout. Cod-liver oil— blech!—to keep your eyes healthy. Your grandmother and her doctors...
Name That Rash: 6 Common Skin Conditions (and How to Treat Them)
You know it's a rash, but what's causing it? Here’s how to tell a patch of psoriasis from a bout...
If You Suffer From Arthritis Pain, These Treatments Are Your Best Bet
Innovative approaches to pain relief—and even potential cures for osteoarthritis—are on the horizon.
Can CBD Treat Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Stress? I Tried It To Find Out
Some experts believe the non-intoxicating cannabis compound can cure anxiety, chronic pain, sleeplessness and a thousand other problems. I decided...
The Best Home Remedies to Relieve Foot Pain
Suffering from sore, aching feet? Try these do-it-yourself strategies for foot pain relief.
Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
Breakthroughs in the treatment of hearing loss are giving hope for the future.
This is the Best Position to Poop
...And more bathroom habits for healthy (and comfortable) bowel movements.
Medicinal Plants You Can Grow at Home
Heal rashes, treat depression and reduce indigestion with your very own at-home healing garden.
For 20 Years, This Woman’s Mysterious Fainting Spells Stumped Doctors
Finally, Kim Ryberg turned to Google, where she found others suffering from the same strange symptoms. “Once I read about...
Everything You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer in Canada
Screening for colorectal cancer can save your life. Here’s what you need to know about the most commonly-diagnosed form of...
Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Cancer isn’t always the cause of these symptoms, but if they persist, getting checked out could save your life.
Healthy Habits to Cope With Stress
It's hardly surprising that anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues across Canada. Although stress is unavoidable,...
Feeling Stressed? It Turns Out Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
Beyond providing an instant mood lift, laughing loudly—and often—may even reduce your risk for a heart attack.
Are You Simply Tired, Or Could It Be a Case of Chronic Fatigue?
Here's what you should know about this frequently misunderstood health condition.
How Stem Cell Therapy is Saving Lives
New medical advances promise relief from back pain, vision loss, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis and other diseases—all using stem cells, the...
Can Stress Really Give You an Ulcer?
Most people believe it can, but the answer is more complicated. Here's what you need to know about this condition...
How to Get Rid of Hiccups: Home Remedies That Actually Work
The next time you're struck with a bad case of the hiccups, reach for these old-school remedies.
What Might Happen When You Start Meditating Every Day
Thought about adding meditation to your daily routine? Wellness counsellor Deepak Kashyap reveals eight health benefits you might experience from...
This Simple Blood Test Could Detect 50 Types of Cancer
...And more exciting breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.
How to Treat a Stiff Neck: Home Remedies That Actually Work
At any given time, an estimated 39 per cent of people over 65 have stiffness, soreness or swelling in their...
6 Sneaky Things That Trigger IBS Symptoms
Contrary to popular belief, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not caused by your diet. However, these seven factors could serve...
10+ Ways to Manage Everyday Aches and Pains
Everyday aches and pains holding you back? Tap these expert-approved pain management strategies to live your best life.
How to Beat Diabetes
Scientific breakthroughs are now helping to prevent the disease, and even put it into remission.
Teeth Grinding is On the Rise—Here’s What You Can Do About It
Experts say stress may be behind an uptick in teeth grinding, a behaviour known as bruxism. Find out the best...
The “Other” Virus That’s Putting Those 50+ at Risk
One in three adults over 50 will develop shingles, a painful virus caused by varicella zoster. Here's what you need...
These People Are Most at Risk For Gallstones
In 75 per cent of cases, gallstones don't cause any symptoms. However, if a troublesome case is left untreated, they...
10 Home Remedies For Poison Ivy You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
These home remedies for poison ivy can help relieve itching and reduce the chance that the rash might spread to...
4 Things to Know About Lyme Disease in Canada
There were 1,615 reported cases of Lyme disease in Canada in 2020. Here's how to prevent and treat it, plus...
5 Highly Effective Home Remedies For Canker Sores
Got antacid, teabags and aloe vera handy? They're just a few of the everyday items that can help treat canker...
The Most Common Types of Headaches—and How to Cure Them
Use our symptom sorter to identify which type of headache is giving you grief, along with expert advice on how...
