Healthy Living

Ready to live your healthiest life? From the best vitamins and supplements to everyday habits that boost your mental health and wellness, these healthy living tips are a great place to start.

When Medicines Do More Harm Than Good

If you’re older, you are at risk from the major problem of over-prescribing


3 Ways to Ease Knee Pain with Food

Millions of people have debilitating knee pain thanks to osteoarthritis. Remedies range from keeping active and dropping excess weight to...


10 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman

Being a pregnant woman is challenging enough without having to deal with these thoughtless, smug and sometimes even cruel comments....


11 Things That Might Happen to Your Body if You Switch from Coffee to Tea

Both drinks have their benefits, so here's what to expect if you want to cut back on coffee.


13 Canadian Health Heroes You Need to Know

In praise of doctors, nurses, researchers, inventors and activists from across the country who make it their mission to care.


Health Breakthroughs for a New Year

From cancer to migraines to arthritis, some exciting advances in early diagnosis and treatments


3 Ways Being Childish Can Change Your Life

Want to improve your mood, boost your creativity and spice up your relationship? Try acting more like a kid.


10 Ways to Avoid the Sunday Night Blues

If you feel anxious or sad on Sunday nights, you're not alone. Here are 10 ways to beat the common...

Amber Mac’s Top 5 Health and Fitness Gadgets for 2017

Thinking of getting back into shape in the New Year? Tech expert and television personality Amber MacArthur gives her top...


Myths and Facts About Binge Eating Disorder

There are several misconceptions about B.E.D. Here are the facts.


Reader’s Digest Health Report: December 2016

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for December.


4 Ways to Stop an Allergy Attack Before it Starts

The best way to cope with allergies is to prevent attacks before they start. There are over-the-counter and prescription drugs...


How to Stock Your Natural Medicine Cabinet

Want to take the natural route for pain relief and the treatment of minor lumps and bumps? From peppermint oil...


3 of the Best Natural Supplements For Men Over 50

These natural supplements are a man's best friend when it comes to fighting everything from baldness to bone loss.


4 Things Your Holiday Eating Habits Reveal About You

What do your eating habits say about you? According to these four research findings, quite a lot, it seems.


3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Though only around 10 per cent of seniors' falls result in a fracture or another serious injury, many people still...


8 Simple Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

Between shopping, meal planning and worrying about finances, the "most wonderful time of the year" can also be the most...

5 Ways to Prevent Busyness From Ruining Your Life

When we're juggling a number of different commitments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Although it can be difficult to see...


4 Ways to Feel Less Busy in Five Minutes

Stuck in overdrive? Try one of these simple tricks to slow down.


Amber Mac’s 5 Tips for a Better Sleep on the Road

Television personality and tech expert Amber MacArthur shares her five top picks for powering down on the road.


Sugar, the New Tobacco

It's a deadly public health risk-but the food industry fends off regulation.


13 Things You Should Know About Optimism

Being an optimist is easier said than done, but the emotional and physical rewards are substantial. Here are 13 things...


5 Reasons Your Sunscreen Isn’t Working

Sure, you're slathering yourself in sunscreen before hitting the beach; but are you getting the sun protection you really need?...

Does Your Child Really Need Braces?

Does your child really need braces? Although they can align crooked and crowded teeth and improve your child's dental health,...


3 Reasons To Quit Your Job Right Now

Quitting your job can be a difficult decision, but it can also open the door to inspiring and exciting possibilities....


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5 Quick Health Facts You Need To Know

Here are five facts about food and exercise you need to know right now.


8 Ways to Use Your T-Shirt to Treat Injuries

If you can't get professional medical help right away, you can still stop a bad bleed, prevent wound infection or...


3 of the Best Herbs and Supplements If You’re Trying to Conceive

Herbs and supplements can play a role in improving your fertility and increasing your chances of getting pregnant. Here are...


3 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Screening Test

Medical screening tests can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. Knowing which questions to ask your doctor beforehand...