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Try These Tricks the Next Time Small Talk Becomes Unbearable

Expert advice on how to upgrade endless chit-chat into a meaningful conversation.

How to Write a Memoir

Penning your life story can be daunting. But writing your memoir is worth it—for you and your potential readers. Here’s...


How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling With Depression

One in four Canadians will experience depression at some point in their life, but many of us don't know what...


Do Weighted Blankets Really Work?

If you wrestle with insomnia, you may be tempted to try gizmos that promise better sleep. One that might sound...


The Surprising Health Benefits of Cold-Water Therapy

Submerging your body into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for devotees of cold-water therapy, the benefits greatly outweigh...

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Why You Should Have Listened to Mom’s Advice, According to Science

It turns out mom knew best after all! Here are eight pieces of motherly advice that have plenty of research...


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This is What’s Wrong With Canada’s Tax System

Dreading tax season? According to Toby Sanger, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness, we've all got good reason.


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Healthy Habits That Slash Your Risk For Osteoporosis

Build stronger bones by making a few simple tweaks to your daily routine.


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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.


12 Things You’re Not Claiming on Your Taxes—But Should Be

These little-known credits and deductions can make a significant dent in the amount you owe.


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25 Quotes From The Office That’ll Have You Laughing All Over Again

To say The Office is binge-worthy is an understatement—the classic sitcom only gets funnier with repeat viewings. Here are hilarious...


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How to Set—and Maintain—Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship

Everyone can benefit from setting boundaries. Here are some tips on how to draw the line—and stay inside it.


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How to Spring Clean Your Relationship

Not all couples fight: some seethe in silence until they combust, while others simply let themselves drift apart. This three-step...

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Cooking Mistakes That Are Making Your Food Unhealthy

These bad cooking habits could be costing you essential nutrients, tricking you into overeating or even making you sick.


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50 Everyday Habits That Slash Your Risk For Heart Disease

Heart doctors from across Canada reveal how they keep their *own* tickers in top condition.


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This Marriage Advice From the 1950s Still Applies Today

They may be from a bygone era, but these tips about loyalty, generosity and love have proven to be timeless.


You Really Need to Stop Cleaning Your Ears With Cotton Swabs

Earwax is part of your body's defense system. Here's how to manage it without damaging your hearing.


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Cleaning Myths You Need to Stop Believing—and What to Do Instead

Sometimes you can't beat old-school advice. These traditional cleaning tips, on the other hand, deserve be relegated to the past.


How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship

If you’re struggling to move on from a betrayal, this eight-step plan might help.


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Never Post These Photos on Social Media

Are your seemingly innocent Facebook and Instagram shares compromising your safety?


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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.


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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Kitchen Appliance Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Not getting the results you want from your blender, mixer and microwave? These hacks will help.


Why Do My Brakes Keep Grinding?

If you hear your brakes grinding, something is wrong. Here are four likely causes for the noise and what you...


10+ Ways to Manage Everyday Aches and Pains

Everyday aches and pains holding you back? Tap these expert-approved pain management strategies to live your best life.


How to Spot Bad Advice

Even loved ones with the best intentions can dish out advice that leaves us feeling exasperated, misunderstood and confused.


Why You Should Never Follow a Friend When You’re Driving

Surprise: Following a friend while driving could be just as bad—or worse—as texting while driving.


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12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels

If you stop to think about it, most things can be cleaned with a reusable sponge or cloth. Save paper...