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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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Silent Signs of Stress You Might Be Ignoring

Suffering from headaches? Sudden weight gain? These strange, seemingly unconnected symptoms could actually be responses to stress.

Healthy Habits to Cope With Stress

It's hardly surprising that anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues across Canada. Although stress is unavoidable,...


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Living Through Loss: Strategies for Coping With the Death of a Loved One

The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no...


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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 want to rethink them.


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The Funniest Wedding Jokes of All Time

Whether you're the best man, maid of honour, or master of ceremonies, it never hurts to kick off your wedding...

Still Using a Plastic Toothbrush? Try This Low-Waste Alternative Instead

Ready to green-up your grooming routine? Swap out your old standbys with these eco-friendly alternatives.


7 Household Items That Are Fitness Equipment in Disguise

Let’s be honest: between the clothes, gadgets and gym membership, working out can get seriously expensive. Luckily, you don’t really...


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8 Simple Ways to Save Your Teeth From Coffee Stains

Protect your teeth from permanent discolouration—without giving up one of life's little pleasures.


Doctors Were Baffled by the Black Spot on This 65-Year-Old’s Lung Scan

Could it somehow be the source of his flu-like symptoms and heart palpitations?



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This Condition Increases Your Risk For Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease—And 30% of Us Have It

Find out what a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome entails, who's most at risk, and how it can be treated.


These Seniors Are Forming Their Own Retirement Communities—Without Leaving Home

Oasis, a program that began in Kingston, Ontario a decade ago, brings the concept of a retirement community into private...


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What Happens to Your Body When You Start Drinking Eight Glasses of Water a Day

You've probably heard you should drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated, but is it really necessary?...

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How to Rebuild Self Esteem After Your Confidence Has Been Shaken

With the help of these simple techniques, adopting a self-compassionate attitude is well within your reach.


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How 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 cruel and frightening place. The...


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The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health

The bacteria in your intestines affects whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression and even how well your medication...


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10 Surprising Conditions Your Hands Might Predict

From finger length to grip strength, our hands can indicate risk factors for a number of surprising conditions.


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Silent Signs of Anemia You Might Be Ignoring

If you’re constantly feeling run-down, it might be time to boost your intake of iron and vitamin B12.


This Man’s Medical Nightmare Will Make You Think Twice About How You Dress Your Bed

No one thought to draw a connection between his severe breathlessness and a recent purchase...


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Silent Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes You Might Be Missing

There are some early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, but they can be subtle enough that you might not notice....


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The Best Foods to Fight Inflammation

Filling up on these anti-inflammatory foods may help ease the pain associated with arthritis.


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What Your Farts Can Reveal About Your Health

You can't always blame beans! In fact, your excess gas could be a sign you're eating too fast.

Feeling Stressed? It Turns Out Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine

Beyond providing an instant mood lift, laughing loudly—and often—may even reduce your risk for a heart attack.


What Was Causing Little Kelly’s Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms?

The child's debilitating symptoms were a medical mystery, until a doctor discovered a genetic mutation so rare as to be...


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Signs of Disease That Are Written All Over Your Face

When doctors chat with patients eye to eye, it’s not just about creating rapport. Certain facial traits may reveal vital...


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What It’s Like Living With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

As anxiety disorders go, this is one of the most common—especially in older adults.


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If You’ve Never Tried a Group Fitness Class, This Might Convince You to Sign Up

Exercising with a companion or in a group—whether at yoga sessions or when cycling—has many upsides.


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Silent Signs You Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamins

Even healthy eaters run the risk of nutrient deficiency. Here are the red flags to watch for—and what you can...