Health
Learn the latest health news along with easy ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle: From diet and weight loss tips to advice on managing and preventing diabetes, we'll keep you looking and feeling your best.
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7 Concussion Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Anyone with a head injury and possible concussion should be checked by a health care... -
I’m a Therapist. Here’s How I’m Staying Sane During Coronavirus Quarantine
We're experiencing a mental health crisis around the world right now. -
This Is the Most Hygienic Way to Dry Your Hands
Yes, drying your hands is just as important as washing them. -
Dozens of My Friends Are Infected with Coronavirus—Here’s What They Want You to Know
One by one, I've watched friends and family members contract, spread, and battle coronavirus. They've... -
10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do
Gardening does a lot more than make your yard look nice or deliver fresh veggies.... -
Do High Blood Pressure Drugs Increase Your Coronavirus Risk?
Heart experts discuss whether certain drugs for high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases increase... -
9 Warning Signs Your Elderly Parent Shouldn’t Be Living Alone Anymore
Moving aging parents to a living arrangement that offers care and support is difficult, but... -
Should I Avoid Ibuprofen for COVID-19 Fever?
Does ibuprofen worsen COVID-19 symptoms? Should you avoid it for fever? Experts weigh in.
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12 Simple Habits to Naturally Boost Your Immune System
What you eat, your attitude, and the amount of exercise you get can all play... -
I Have Coronavirus—And I Know Exactly Who Gave It to Me
This is how I got COVID-19 from someone who didn't have any symptoms—which means you can, too. -
7 Household Items That Are Fitness Equipment in Disguise
Let’s be honest: between the clothes, gadgets and gym membership, working out can get... -
Here’s Why Jigsaw Puzzles Are Good for Your Brain
Jigsaw puzzles aren’t just fun. They can also relieve anxiety, especially when you put... -
11 Wonderful Things That Will Never Be Cancelled
While many things might be unavailable right now due to COVID-19, it's important to focus... -
If You Aren’t Washing Your Hands After Touching Money, This Will Convince You to Start
This gives a whole new meaning to the term “dirty money.” -
Sore Throat Remedies: 16 Natural Gargles For Quick Relief
Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way to kill germs and soothe a sore... -
Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day
How a daily stroll improves your mental health, boosts your social life and cuts your...
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I’m a Canadian ER Nurse—Here’s What It’s Like Fighting Coronavirus on the Front Line
I’ve worked through the rise of Ebola, H1N1, and SARS. But COVID-19 is... -
These People Are at the Highest Risk for Coronavirus
Some people are at greater risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Here are... -
10 Etiquette Rules You Can Now Ignore Because of Coronavirus
It's better to be safe than sorry while the world continues to go through a pandemic from COVID-19. -
13 Everyday Habits That Could (and Should) Change Forever After Coronavirus
It'll be a whole new world. -
Spring-Cleaning: Here’s How Many Calories You Burn During 15 Common Chores
You can spring-clean your home and burn calories at the same time by doing several... -
Should You Be Disinfecting Your Mail?
There's still a lot of unknowns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus. -
Taking in Boarders Forced Me to Share My Space and, I’ll Admit, Become a Nicer Person
As Toronto's housing crisis grew, I decided to rent out my home to boarders. -
Coronavirus: How is the Outbreak Affecting Everyday Life Across Canada?
An essential list of new safety measures, policy changes and cancellations across the country.
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When Your Whole Life Gets Cancelled, Here’s What to Do Instead
Stuck at home? Do these things to get through a quarantine healthier, happier, smarter and... -
30+ Stress Management Tips from the Experts
Being overly anxious is not just a mental hazard—it's a physical one too. For... -
8 Silent Signs of Stress You Might Be Ignoring
Headaches? Sudden weight gain? Your body might be feeling your stress. Use these simple home... -
8 Ways to Cope When the World Seems Like a Horrible Place
Between pandemics, natural disasters and acts of terrorism, the world can sometimes seem like a... -
The 7 Different Types of Stress—and How to Ease Them
Mental health experts reveal how to cope with different types of stress, from ambient anxiety... -
10 Germ-Spreading Habits to Give Up Now
You probably have some—if not all—of these germ-spreading habits. Here's why you might... -
11 Tricks to Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work
If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or... -
The Upside of Isolation: 3 Surprising Benefits of Being Alone
Anxious about being alone? Don't be. It turns out there are a host of benefits...