Wellness

9 Ways to Trick Your Body Into Feeling Warmer on Frigid Cold Days

Toasty tips for those days you can barely get out from under the covers.


6 Surprising Health Benefits of Licorice

You might think of licorice as just a candy, but the potent herb has health benefits that go beyond just...


10 Impressive Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

Fight cancer, prevent mosquito bites, heal bruises, and more.


7 Unexpected Ways Fish Oil Benefits Your Health

It’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, and according to studies, it may help with a range of medical conditions. Read...


Dream Deprivation Is Just as Unhealthy as Sleep Deprivation—Here’s Why

To sleep, perchance to dream? Actually, we're dreaming less than ever and the deprivation could open the door to all...


Chronic Nasal Congestion: 7 Reasons You Always Feel Stuffed Up

Because you deserve to breathe easy again—find out why you’re suffering from chronic nasal congestion.


7 Proven Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is more than a diet—it may help slow the aging process, lower your risk for cardiovascular disease and...


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.

This 6-Year-Old Boy Had a Rare Allergy to Light—Here’s How Doctors Saved Him

Benjamin Linderman began getting intensely itchy rashes on his neck, arms and other parts of his body. Could he be...


Never Keep This in Your Bedroom

Get rid of these things from your bedroom and watch your sleep and quality of life improve.


Flight Attendants Reveal How They Never Get Sick

You're going to want to steal these tips.


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.


13 Weight Loss Quotes That Will Keep You Motivated

Let these professional athletes and trainers inspire you to lose that weight—and keep it off.


9 Fruits to Avoid If You Have Diabetes

You can eat fruits—but some are higher in sugar than health experts would prefer. Here's our quick list of fruits...


How to Keep a Special Diet Balanced

These days, many Canadians are avoiding meat, dairy or gluten. Their challenge: getting the nutrients they need while eliminating the...


13 Things Your Feet Wish You Knew

Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will experience foot problems in their lives. Lower your risk with these tips.


Doctors Thought This Man Had Crohn’s Disease—It Turned Out to Be Something Much Rarer

A breakthrough drug seemed to help Karim deal with his Crohn’s disease at first. Weeks later, he was on an...

This Man’s Asphyxiation Attacks Turned Out to be a Rare Genetic Condition

For 40 years, Kurt had been under constant threat of asphyxiation. Doctors were stumped—until a chance referral helped save his...


How to Express Your Anger the Right Way

Getting angry can be good for you—if you do it right. Here's how to harness your rage and reap the...


How to Overcome Envy: 3 Simple Strategies

What can you do when someone has what you want?


Everything You Need to Know About Nosebleeds

What's causing your bloody nose—and is it cause for concern?


How I Overcame My Panic Attacks

For years, Toronto city councillor Joe Cressy suffered from severe panic attacks—and didn't know it. Here's how he came to...


10 Health Benefits of Beets That You Need to Know

Take advantage of beets' health benefits to detox your body, maintain a healthy weight, boost energy and more.

What It’s Like Living with Lupus

For reasons that may involve hormones and sex chromosomes, women are affected by lupus nine times more often than men.


13 Times You’re Overusing Hand Sanitizer

Attention, germaphobes! Sometimes hand sanitizer just isn't going to cut it—these situations may call for a good old fashioned hand-washing.


Confirmed—Talking to Yourself Is Actually a Good Thing

Talking to yourself doesn’t mean you’re crazy. In fact, science approves of it!


8 Ways Beer Is Actually Good for You

Who knew?! From helping your heart to fighting cavities, a daily brewski (or two) can boost your health.


10 Secret Signs You Could Use the Help of a Therapist

Have you ever considered seeking the help of a therapist? If these common conditions sound familiar, perhaps you should.


What Is Fish Oil Actually Good For?

Tons of vitamins and supplements crowd shelves with various health and wellness claims. Fish oil supplements are a popular one—but...