Wellness

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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.


15 Self-Care Tips For Caregivers

Simple strategies for caregivers to preserve and maintain a sense of self.


You’re Not Imagining It—Weather Really Does Affect Joint Pain

There’s some truth to the age-old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the way....


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The Healthy Home Checklist

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


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Quotes About Forgiveness That Will Inspire You to Let Go

Want more space in your life and your mind? All you need to do is one magic thing: forgive. Read...


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9 Health Clues Hiding Right on Your Tongue

See something funky in the mirror? Don’t worry, it’s most likely not a strange tongue disease. It could, however, signal...


I Tried Chair Yoga—Here’s What It Was Like

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


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Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

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

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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.


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...


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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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...


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.

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The 50 Best Foods for Your Heart

Add these heart-healthy foods to your everyday diet and your ticker will thank you—for decades to come.


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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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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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...


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Are You Simply Tired, Or Could It Be a Case of Chronic Fatigue?

Here's what you should know about this frequently misunderstood health condition.


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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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How to Make It Through Winter When You Suffer From Seasonal Depression

Whether you've got seasonal affective disorder or the darker, colder months simply get you down, try these science-backed ways to...


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What the Colour of Your Mucus Reveals About Your Health

Keep these fascinating facts in mind the next time you blow your nose.


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Silent Signs You’re Eating Too Much Salt

Too much sodium can wreak havoc on your body. If these symptoms sound familiar, it's time to slash your intake.


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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Tea Every Day

From heart-healthy benefits to cancer-fighting properties, find out what can happen to your body when you start drinking tea every...