Wellness

A daily stroll improves your mental health, boosts your social life and cuts your risk of chronic disease.

Put these organic groceries at the top of your shopping list—they're well worth the extra money.

Just because you're not too sad and listless to get out of bed doesn't mean you may not be depressed....

Suffering from achey feet day and night can be frustrating—and not to mention painful. Here's how you can pick the...

Gas prices got you down? Follow this beginner cycling advice from Chip Haynes, author of The Practical Cyclist: Bicycling For...

Put the kettle on—we're raising a cup to the health benefits of green tea.

From the refrigerator to the grill—and ultimately, your tummy—find out how to reduce your risk for food poisoning this summer.

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

Most ulcers aren't caused directly by stress but by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is why ulcers are often treated...

Hump Day is great for taking it easy—or for living it up.

...And more bathroom habits for healthy (and comfortable) bowel movements.

These simple strategies will help you get through any social situation, whether it's a best friend's birthday party or your...

Practical tips on how to be your own best advocate in the doctor's office, the workplace and the community at...

Life expectancy is on the rise, but a long life isn't always a full one. From finding a roommate to...

Apple cider vinegar is packed with health benefits, but there is a right and wrong way to use it—and in...

Research suggests as many as 50% of all cases of breast cancer in Canada are linked to factors within our...

You know veggies are healthy for you. You also know you should probably eat more. Here are obvious clues you...

Life's challenges can turn up the volume on our inner critic. Learn to stop negative self-talk and the self-sabotage that...

Close to three per cent of Canadians have anemia. Here's how to make sure you're getting the iron you need.

Want to cut sugar from your coffee without sacrificing its sweet taste? Here are 10 delicious coffee sweeteners to mix...

We all know bad posture can cause our backs to seize up, but what about these common factors?

How do we reduce demands on our lives and boost our ability to stay focused on what matters? It’s easier...

Boost bone health by making a few simple tweaks to your daily routine.

Science-backed strategies that help eliminate potential health hazards and improve your well-being, room by room.

John Eastwood, principal investigator at York University's Boredom Lab, tells us why boredom is good, why we resist it and...

Could this popular senior fitness trend benefit desk-bound workers like me?

Cancer isn't always the cause of these symptoms. However, if they persist, getting checked out could save your life.

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

You probably have some—if not all—of these germ-spreading habits. Here's why you might want to rethink them.