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.

How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

From flooding to fires, here are four simple tips to keep you and your family safe when extreme weather strikes.


Why You Should Always Read Before Bed

Before you decide to scroll through your phone or binge-watch a show in bed tonight, read this.


How to Recognize 10 Signs of Happiness

Though it may come in different forms for different people, most human beings are in pursuit of the same thing:...


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10 Surprising Benefits of Being Left-Handed

Only 10 per cent of the population is left-handed. While there may not be many of them, being left-handed sure...


Why Does Poop Float?

Floating poop is often no big deal, perhaps caused by something you ate. But in some cases it can point...


Advil Cold and Sinus Recall: Here’s What You Need to Know

Health Canada warns that the labelling mixup could spell trouble for some consumers.


How Walking Meditation Can Improve Your Mental Health

Walking meditation is ideal for people who find it difficult to stay still, meditation beginners, and even highly decorated athletes....


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11 Best Vegetables For Weight Loss

Almost any kind of vegetable is good for your health. But these veggies have a competitive edge when it comes...

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7 Natural Remedies for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome goes beyond general tiredness and impacts your days, mood and energy. Here are the best natural options...


How Wildfire Smoke is Affecting Your Health

...And what you can do about it.


This Is What It Really Means When Your Stomach Grumbles

Why does my stomach grumble when I'm hungry? This registered nurse has a simple explanation.


Secondhand Screen Time: Why Experts Are Calling It the New Secondhand Smoking

Paying attention to your kids' electronics usage is smart, but there's another gadget-related danger that also needs to be on...


10 Life-Saving Medical Innovations Coming to a Hospital Near You

Gone are the days of crowded waiting rooms and uncomfortable hospital beds. Here's how health-care workers and institutions are revolutionizing...


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8 Things Probiotics Can Do (And 3 They Can’t—Yet)

Literally meaning "for life" in Greek, probiotics seem to have a lot of health benefits. Here are the ones you...


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10 Sunglasses Myths that Could Ruin Your Eyes

Thought darker lenses provided more protection? Think again!


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50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day really can determine whether you’ll develop dementia...


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9 Sunburn Remedies That Actually Work

These sunburn remedies might be a little unorthodox, but consider giving them a try the next time your sunburned skin...

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6 Reasons You Need to Switch to Mineral Sunscreen Now

Thought all sunscreens were made equal? Think again. Mineral sunscreens are your best line of defence against sun damage, premature...


How to Sweat Less This Summer

Sweating is good—up to a point. Here's how to control it.


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10 Sneaky Ways You Might Be Making Yourself Dehydrated

Getting less than the recommended 2.5 to 3.5 litres of water a day is almost sure to leave you dehydrated,...


Do You Need to Wash Your Coffee Mug Every Day?

A coffee break is a delicious and highly motivating ritual. But do you really have to wash the mug each...


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5 Natural Antidepressants That May Boost Your Mood

Got a mild case of the blues? Consider these five supplements, which have been found to have natural antidepressant effects.


How Gross Is It to Bring Your Phone Into the Bathroom?

Bringing your phone into the bathroom can be a germ-spreading habit with consequences.

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3 Healthy Ways to Let Off Steam

From traffic jams to online comments sections, life's minor irritations can conspire to create major stress. Next time you feel...


Is Telehealth as Effective as In-Person Care? Here’s What the Experts Say

Virtual appointments are convenient and safe—but are they effective?


Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Which Should You Be Using?

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has scores of people reconsidering their everyday cleaning habits. It's tempting to reach for what...


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25 Things You Need to Know About Sleep

Will a lack of shut-eye make you fat? Do white-noise machines cause deafness? Are night owls wealthier than early birds?...


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6 Best Vitamins and Supplements to Take After Surgery

It can be difficult to bounce back after an operation, but a number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients can support...


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10 Natural Concentration-Boosters

In our modern, fast-paced world, multi-tasking is concentration's biggest foe. Slow down and follow some of these strategies to bring...