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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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Style Secrets We Learned From Downton Abbey

Anna Robbins is the force behind Downton Abbey’s stunning, period-appropriate costumes. Here’s what we learned from chatting with her (and...


How to Tell Which Cancer Screenings You Really Need

Just because a test exists doesn’t mean you’d benefit from it. Here’s how to tell which cancer screenings make sense...


The Surprising Science Behind Friendship

Ever wonder why you hit it off with certain people, forming close bonds that can last a lifetime? It turns...


Yes, You Can Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk—Here’s How

Breast cancer isn't always preventable, but you can manage the risks presented by these three contributing factors.


Empty Nest Syndrome is Real—Here’s How to Cope

Whether it's your first or last who's leaving home to go to college or university, this is an emotional time....


Five Ways Virtual Pharmacies Can Help You Effectively Manage Your Family’s Healthcare Routine in 2022

Feel confident that you can better manage your family’s health and medications with everything in one convenient place.


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13 Signs You Need to See a Dentist Right Away

Don't ignore these symptoms of a potential dental emergency.


Her Mission: To Keep Hearts Beating

Dr. Jacqueline Joza is pioneering an innovation that could prevent heart failure.

Should Canada Adopt a Four-Day Workweek?

Support for a four-day workweek seems to be gaining momentum across the country. We asked Melissa Milkie, professor of sociology...


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10 Tricks to Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work

If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator...


5 Heart Tests That Could Save Your Life

If you score poorly on these heart tests, you could be 20 times more likely to develop heart disease.


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Not a Morning Person? Here are 17 Ways to Rise and Shine Every Day

Even if you're not a morning person, adding these steps to your morning schedule will improve your mood, energy level...


Why Was Sushma Losing Her Voice? A Terrifying Medical Mystery

Doctors initially thought her weak voice was caused by allergies or an infection, but tests revealed something much more rare—and...


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This Is What Happens When You Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night

If you typically enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or at the end of the day, here's what it...


So You’ve Got a Wart…

Luckily, 65 per cent of warts will go away on their own. But if you have stubborn one, or you're...


What You Need to Know About Dry Skin

Cold air, dry indoor heating and extra handwashing might make this the itchiest winter ever.


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10 Secrets to Healthy Skin That Glows

Beauty, as the saying goes, is only skin-deep—but the importance of skin goes a lot deeper. Here are 10 glowing...

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6 Strep Throat Signs to Never Ignore

Your throat may be on fire, but there are other signs of strep throat that may surprise you. Here’s what...


I Was 46 When I Discovered I Was Autistic. Suddenly My Life Made Sense

My difficulties fitting in, my problems at work and my divorce all made sense when, at 46, I discovered I...


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.


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10 Weird Reasons Your Pee Smells Funny

Asparagus isn’t the only thing that makes your pee reek.


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.


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How To Stop Your Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing a Mask

Five quick fixes for this annoying little pandemic problem.

8 Signs It’s Time for a Post-Pandemic Check-Up

Fewer people are coming into the doctor's office during the pandemic, but early treatment, care and screenings can be life-saving....


5 Ways to Sharpen Your People Skills After a Year In Isolation

As we prepare to see family, friends and neighbours again in a vaccinated world, it's time to dust off our...


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...


My Curly Hair Once Made Me Feel Like an Outsider. Here’s How I Came to Embrace It

For most of my life, I was a curly lone wolf. Then, two years ago, I saw her.


Why Does Poop Float?

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