Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: How to Tell the Difference
These two conditions have similarities but are extremely different in terms of intensity and how long they last. Here's how...
Is Your Chest Pain a Heart Attack or Anxiety?
When you experience a painful sensation near your heart, it's natural to have chest pain anxiety and worry about what...
These 8 Foods Are Most Likely to Trigger Arthritis Flares
Protect your joints against pain and inflammation by avoiding these arthritis trigger foods.
7 Silent Signs of a Herniated Disc You Could Be Ignoring
You may expect that your back is going to hurt, but leg weakness, foot pain, and hand numbness are also...
9 Signs You Might Have a Hormone Imbalance
Hormone imbalance symptoms range from fatigue, to hunger, to crankiness—and can cause major health issues. And they don't always wait...
My “Abdominal Pain” Turned Out to Be Colon Cancer
Amy Driben-Salcedo dismissed the burning in her abdomen as an ulcer—until a colonoscopy revealed she had colon cancer.
What’s the Difference Between Asperger’s and Autism?
Once considered its own diagnosis, Asperger's is now recognized as the higher end of the autistic spectrum. Here's how autism...
My “Nagging Headache” Turned Out to Be a Stroke
Her "headache" was a stroke, and it almost killed her. Now she's on a mission to save the lives of...
10 Migraine Remedies That Are Proven to Work
Are migraine attacks taking over your life? Tried everything, but the throbbing headache and nausea won't go away? Maybe you...
This Is Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Treat
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to treat largely because the early signs are vague, the cancer is highly aggressive and no...
This Is What Happens When You Ignore a Cavity
Skipping the dentist isn’t worth sacrificing a healthy smile.
The Health Issue Jay Leno Is Speaking About for the First Time
For the first time, Jay Leno is speaking publicly about his high cholesterol—and he's hoping to educate others about the...
14 Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control—And 5 You Can’t
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 62,000 Canadians suffer from a stroke each year. That's why you need to...
Here’s How to Spot the Difference Between Lice and Dandruff
Take a break from itching and take a look at your hair.
6 Warning Signs You’re Having a Gallbladder Attack
Speak with your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms.
The Difference Between a Psychopath and a Sociopath
They have more in common than you think.
I Have OCD—This Is What It’s Really Like
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental disorder that causes unwanted thoughts, feelings, obsessions, and compulsions. We spoke to a...
If You Have These Marks on Your Teeth, You Could Have This Autoimmune Disorder
Those spots may seem insignificant, but health experts say they could be a sign of a severe digestive disorder.
Your “Forgetfulness” Could Be a Sign of Another Problem—and It’s Not Alzheimer’s
You can't remember something you never heard—and you can't follow directions if you didn't hear them right.
This Is What All Those Cancer Ribbon Colours Mean
Cancer ribbon colours have branched out from the now-familiar pink of breast cancer. Here's how to tell at a glance...
This Hormone Could Protect Against Alzheimer’s—Here’s How to Get More of It
New research suggests your body can fight Alzheimer's on its own—provided you're following this one crucial habit.
13 Medical Reasons for Your Shoulder Pain
Medical reasons for shoulder pain can range from a pulled muscle to a rotator-cuff tear to a heart attack or...
When to Worry About a Cough That Won’t Go Away
Is that lingering cough simply annoying or the sign of something much worse? Here's how to tell if it's time...
30 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
Add these small changes to your daily routine for a powerful dose of heart disease prevention.
I Had Anxiety for 30 Years—Till This One Eureka Moment Helped Me Recover
From the time I was a small child, anxiety was an ever-present problem. I tried to ignore it, then unsuccessfully...
16 Classic Home Remedies with Surprising New Benefits
From cranberry juice to oatmeal to ginger, these home remedies have been hiding some surprisingly healthy benefits all along.
If Your Cold Lingers, Here Are 13 Things It Could Mean
If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something more serious.
The Strange Reason Why This Parkinson’s Patient’s Leg Pain Wouldn’t Go Away
While trying to diagnose a Parkinson's patient's painful leg tingling, a change to his medications brought on an impulse control...
No More Pain in the Butt: How to Treat Hemorrhoids Now
A pesky case of piles can be painful—but it can also be avoided. Here's how to treat hemorrhoids the right...
