Heartburn Is on the Rise in Canada—Here’s How You Can Avoid It
More stress brings more heartburn, but there are easy ways to beat it.
7 Communication Skills That Will Improve Your Relationships
Bad communication habits could be standing between you and your best possible relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Consider these...
We All Have Secrets, But Keeping Them to Yourself Can Be Bad For Your Health
Here's how to spill the beans—and why you should.
How to Choose the Best Toothbrush For You
These days, shopping for a toothbrush can feel like standing in a car showroom—sleek models, new styles and power options....
The Seasonal Allergy Survival Guide
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that the symptoms—from itchy eyes to sneezing—are not to be sniffed at....
What You Need To Know About Binge-Eating Disorder
Learn how to spot the signs of binge-eating disorder, how to differentiate it from plain overeating and which treatment options...
4 Things to Know About Lyme Disease in Canada
There were 1,615 reported cases of Lyme disease in Canada in 2020. Here's how to prevent and treat it, plus...
Sore Feet All The Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
Suffering from achey feet day and night can be frustrating—and not to mention painful. Here's how you can pick the...
A Beginner’s Guide to Bike Commuting
Gas prices got you down? Follow this beginner cycling advice from Chip Haynes, author of The Practical Cyclist: Bicycling For...
Why Binge Drinking is on the Rise in Canada—and Why It’s So Dangerous
More than 15 per cent of Canadians are regularly bingeing on booze. We take stock of the causes, the risks...
6 Warning Signs of Binge Drinking
Dangerous drinking is on the rise with more than 15 per cent of Canadians regularly bingeing on booze. Are you...
How to Overcome Social Anxiety When Being Around People Stresses You Out
These simple strategies will help you get through any social situation, whether it's a best friend's birthday party or your...
Tendinopathy vs. Bursitis: How to Tell the Difference
Although both conditions are caused by repetitive strain, the similarities end there.
Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Health Issue Seriously—How Can You Make Yourself Heard?
Practical tips on how to be your own best advocate in the doctor's office, the workplace and the community at...
How to Be More Articulate: 8 Secrets to Becoming a Better Speaker
Reciting a speech allows for preparation. But what about those people who sound rehearsed in everyday exchanges?
Experts Say These Strategies Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Research suggests as many as 50% of all cases of breast cancer in Canada are linked to factors within our...
Why Body Mass Index Isn’t the Best Measure of Health
Although the metric can predict health risk for some, BMI is nearly useless for many people.
Too Self-Critical? Here’s How to Quiet Negative Self-Talk
Life's challenges can turn up the volume on our inner critic. Learn to stop negative self-talk and the self-sabotage that...
13 Signs of Cancer Men Are Likely to Ignore
Many men’s cancer symptoms can mimic other diseases or conditions—and many men are notorious for delaying doctors’ visits—so it’s easy...
What You Need To Know About Adult-Onset Allergies
Adult-onset allergies can strike at any time—even if you've never had one before. We chatted with the experts to find...
How Do You Know If You’re Really a Good Person?
Most of us aspire to improve ourselves, but it can be hard to know what defines a good person. Experts...
Sneaky Reasons You’re Suffering From Chronic Back Pain
...And how to find relief.
How to Stay Focused and Boost Concentration
How do we reduce demands on our lives and boost our ability to stay focused on what matters? It’s easier...
3 Habits of Highly Compassionate People
Is the world a less considerate place than it was 30 years ago? Researchers certainly seem to think so, which...
12 Silent Signs of Adult ADHD You Might Be Ignoring
It's estimated that more than a million Canadian adults have ADHD, but few get diagnosed or treated for the condition....
Handling a Loved One’s Incontinence: 3 Tips for Caregivers
Follow these easy steps for caring for your loved one and the skin they’re in.
Here’s Why You Should Be Bored More Often
John Eastwood, principal investigator at York University's Boredom Lab, tells us why boredom is good, why we resist it and...
10+ Plant-Based Alternatives For Everything on Your Grocery List
We speak to a registered dietitian about plant-based foods and how to incorporate them into your diet with expert healthy...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep: 5 Tips for Caregivers
Rest is key for you and the loved one you’re caring for. Here’s how you can both get more of...
