13 Essential Vitamins Your Body Needs to Stay Healthy
Are you getting enough of the 13 essential vitamins your body needs to stay healthy? Here’s what each vitamin does—and how to achieve the recommended daily intake through a healthy diet.
What Happens When You Start Walking 10,000 Steps a Day
Considering this popular fitness goal? Read this first.
Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids That Actually Work
Get the secrets to quick relief from the pain and itching.
How to Get Rid of Hiccups
Why do hiccups always seem to strike at the worst possible moment? Here’s how to get rid of hiccups fast.
A Guide to the Essential Steps of CPR
Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest.
The Best Remedies for Constipation Relief
These natural home remedies for constipation will help get your bowels back on track.
Never Take These Supplements on an Empty Stomach
From vitamin A to probiotics, it's better to take these dietary supplements at meal time to maximize your body's absorption.
My Dad Was Diagnosed With MS at 43—And It Changed Our Family Forever
For my mother, caregiving was filled with challenges—and triumphs.
Healthy Habits That Slash Your Risk For Osteoporosis
Build stronger bones by making a few simple tweaks to your daily routine.
15 Self-Care Tips For Caregivers
Simple strategies for caregivers to preserve and maintain a sense of self.
You’re Not Imagining It—Weather Really Does Affect Joint Pain
There’s some truth to the age-old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the way....
What Your Burps Can Reveal About Your Health
While most burping is perfectly normal, it can also be the sign of an underlying medical issue. Find out what...
My Late Mother’s Fur Coat is Horrifying—But I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw It Out
As I opened a garbage bag and got ready to stuff it inside, I noticed something...
What Was Eating Away at This Young Woman’s Sternum?
27-year-old Amber was worried her chest pain was a sign of cancer. What the MRI revealed threw her—and her doctor—for...
Signs of Oral Cancer You Should Never Ignore
When it's caught quickly, oral cancer is easy to treat. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms early on.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a New Bicycle
Expert advice on how to buy a bike, whether you're a daily commuter, an off-roader or just want to take...
Silent Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Calcium
Calcium is an essential bone-building nutrient, but what happens if you don't get enough? If these symptoms sound familiar, it's...
10 Simple Moves to Keep You Fit
These easy, science-backed exercises can improve your mobility and overall health.
7 Secrets to a Healthy, Long-Lasting Relationship
Invest in your relationship, and the good stuff—fun, sex, trust, affection—will be better than ever.
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease You Might Be Ignoring
Tremors aren't the only symptom of this debilitating condition that affects 100,000 Canadians.
4 Healthy Sleep Habits That Can Help You Live Longer
According to new research, eight per cent of premature deaths could be a result of poor sleep. A sleep doctor...
Are the People Around You Losing Their Hearing, Or Could *You* Be Losing Your Voice?
Learn how to spot the signs of strained vocal cords and other vocal cord disorders.
10 Home Remedies Backed by Science
No need to make a trip to the pharmacy—you'll find relief from these common ailments right under your roof.
This is the Most Hygienic Way to Dry Your Hands
Yes, drying your hands is just as important as washing them.
What Your Nails Can Reveal About Your Health
What can the condition of your nails tell you about your overall health? Lots, as it turns out! Here's what...
Questions You Should Always Ask When Picking Up a New Prescription
Don't leave the drugstore without getting these answers.
9 Health Clues Hiding Right on Your Tongue
See something funky in the mirror? Don’t worry, it’s most likely not a strange tongue disease. It could, however, signal...
I Tried Chair Yoga—Here’s What It Was Like
Could this popular senior fitness trend benefit desk-bound workers like me?
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.
Silent Signs of Stress You Might Be Ignoring
Suffering from headaches? Sudden weight gain? These strange, seemingly unconnected symptoms could actually be responses to stress.
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,...