The Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee
From reducing inflammation to enhancing focus, registered dietitians and nutritionists discuss the evidence.
How Climate Change is Making You Sick
Canada is heating up twice as fast as the world's average—and the climate change crisis is already affecting our physical...
8 Silent Signs You May Have Heart Murmur
Heart murmurs can be harmless or signal a more serious heart problem. These are the symptoms to watch for.
Medical News That Could Save Your Life
Between a "cure" for peanut allergies and a vaccine for celiac disease, this medical news represents potentially life-saving breakthroughs.
Ageism Might Make You Grow Older Faster, According to New Research
Ageism isn't as benign as you think: your opinion about what it means to be elderly can determine whether your...
7 Silent Signs of a Heart Attack
Thousands of Canadians suffer a heart attack every year. Traditional symptoms—chest pain or pressure, cold sweat, extreme weakness—are well known....
Is Your Chest Pain a Heart Attack or Anxiety?
When you experience a painful sensation near your heart, it's natural to have chest pain anxiety and worry about what...
30 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
Add these small changes to your daily routine for a powerful dose of heart disease prevention.
17 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Fitness After 50
Being over 50 isn't too late to get in shape. Here's a look at myths you should never believe about...
This Is What Really Causes an Enlarged Heart, According to a Heart Doctor
An enlarged heart is a serious condition, but luckily, there are usually signs something's wrong long before diagnosis.
A Heartwarming Romance: This Canadian Couple Found Love on the Transplant List
During his lengthy wait to receive a new heart, Russell MacDougall met cardiac patient Sherene Wright. Together they found friendship,...
These 2 Exercises Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half
These two routines have been found to be fairly effective at warding off heart disease.
4 Silent Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is a leading cause of death in Canada. These four surprising clues can point to clogged...
The Best Exercise for Your Heart
Working up a sweat—consistently—is the key to cardiovascular well-being.
Can Hot Peppers Make You Live Longer? This Study Says Yes!
Good news, spicy food lovers. You may outlive the rest of us.
What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation
Here's what you should do about atrial fibrillation: the condition that literally makes your heart skip a beat.
30 Healthy Snacks No Adult Has to Feel Guilty About Eating
Snackaholics, rejoice! Beat between-meal blahs with a month's worth of tasty and creative healthy snacks for adults.
8 Ways to Naturally Increase Endorphins
Certain aromas, actions and foods can lift your mood by influencing the production of endorphins—the brain's "feel-good" chemicals.
The 23 Best Ways to Quit Smoking
Not sure how to quit smoking cigarettes? Try one of these 20+ ways to stop smoking and start your path...
10 of the Healthiest (and Most Delicious) Vegetables You Can Eat
No list of healthy vegetables would be complete without these nutritious (and delicious) powerhouses.
4 Prediabetes Mistakes to Avoid
Prediabetes can put you on the fast track to full-blown illness. Here are four simple steps to turn things around...
16 Ways to Lose Weight Walking
Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge...
Ate Too Much Sugar? 9 Tricks to Help Reverse the Binge
If you overindulged your sweet tooth, try using these simple, nutritionist-approved tactics to reclaim your healthy eating routine today.
Clean Living for a Healthy Heart
Like your car, lawn-mower or household appliances, your body works best when you keep it clean. Here's how to purge...
Heart-Healthy Meal Plan
Base your diet on these groups, getting the number of daily servings recommended, and your risk of heart disease will...
Have Heart Health for Life
Slash your risk of heart disease with these tips to keep your ticker in good working order for the long...
8 Heart-Healthy Breakfasts
Start your day off on the right foot with one of these breakfast ideas. Each has between 300 and 500...
The Transition from Natural to Processed
Manufacturers of processed foods pile on the salt to help create big, attractive flavours.
