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Discover the latest health news, along with practical tips on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle by improving your diet and moving more. From proven home remedies to advice on managing and preventing chronic health conditions, we’ll keep you looking and feeling your best.

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Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder You Might Be Ignoring

Is your case of the "winter blues" interfering with daily life? Toronto-based clinical health psychologist Deanne Simms reveals the symptoms...


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15 Foods That Are Natural Laxatives

Keep your digestive tract healthy with one of these foods that are natural laxatives.


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Why You *Always* Have to Pee When You’re Freezing Cold

...And more wacky ways your body reacts to winter weather.


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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...


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Silent Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 40, but the symptoms can be difficult...


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50 Ways to Lose Weight Without a Lick of Exercise

With these insider tricks, weight loss can be simple, easy-to-understand and cheap—or even free!


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You’re Never Too Old to Break These Bad Habits

Whether you want to curb your spending or stop smoking, we've got the tools you need to kick some of...


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How to Quit Social Media (And Why You Should Consider It)

Concerned you might be addicted to social media? Here's expert advice on how to unplug.

This Simple Blood Test Could Detect 50 Types of Cancer

...And more exciting breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.


How to Get the Most Accurate Blood Pressure Reading

Expert advice on how to decode those numbers—and what to do if they're reading high.


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The Best Things to Do on Christmas Day

Inspired ways to make the most of the holiday.


Can Cherry Juice Really Help With Arthritis?

Tart cherry juice is becoming a popular home remedy for relieving arthritis pain, but is there any evidence it actually...


What Your Hair Colour Reveals About Your Health

Your hair colour can provide important clues about your overall health, from vitamin deficiencies to your cancer risk.


The Best Home Remedies for Indigestion

Got a bad case of indigestion? Instead of rushing to the drugstore for an over-the-counter antacid, pull these ingredients from...


How to Choose the Best Moisturizer For Your Skin This Winter

Overwhelmed by the options on the drugstore shelf? Our buying guide takes the mystery out of moisturizer.


“It Was Like a Flat Iron Pressing Down on My Brain”

Wracked with debilitating headaches and joint pain, this Ottawa man's search for a diagnosis led to a series of dead...


5 Winter Workouts You Didn’t Even Know You Were Doing

If there's an upside to winter, it's that all of the chores count towards your daily physical activity.

20 Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

What to eat, drink, and download to reduce your risk for dementia and maintain a healthy brain.


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How to Keep the Peace at Family Dinner This Holiday

Don’t see eye to eye with family members on a hot-button issue? Relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap shares tips...



6 Things You Should Always Do on a Monday

From starting a new diet to investing in the stock market, it's in your best interest to tackle certain tasks...


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Always Hungry? Find Out the Sneaky Reasons You Can’t Stop Eating

You probably don't have a tapeworm—but it's highly likely you're engaging in these behaviours that are known to trigger the...


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10 Things You Should Never Do Before a Doctor Appointment

Whether you're going in for checkups or common tests, here's how to get the most out of your next visit.

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Always Do This If You Want to Avoid Dry Skin in Winter

Protect your skin against the ravages of cold weather by following these simple tips.


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Etiquette Rules We Should Never Have Abandoned

Good manners evolve, but they never go out of style. If you're skipping these social niceties, your manners may need...


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If You Show Any of These Symptoms, You *Need* to Visit an Eye Doctor

From poor night vision to chronic dry eyes, these symptoms could be indicators of a more serious problem.


This Halifax Man Thought He Just Had a Weak Immune System—Until He Started Hallucinating

The 36-year-old high school teacher figured his recurring fevers and pneumonia were manageable. Then he started seeing water pour from...


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What Booze Really Does to Your Body

New studies show that even moderate drinking is a health hazard. Here’s a frank look at the gruesome toll alcohol...


Sneaky Reasons Your Blood Pressure Reading is Off

Are your blood pressure readings higher (or lower) than usual? These surprising factors might be at play.