Health

Here’s where you’ll gain insight into the Canadian healthcare system and find answers to the questions you’ve always wondered about. Learn the signs of a stroke, why mammograms should happen before the age of 50 and if IV vitamin therapy is actually beneficial.

‘I Decided to No Longer Be in Disguise’

In this excerpt from "How To Lose Everything," Christa Couture talks about her decision to stop hiding her disability,...


Sanjay Gupta Has Good News for Your Brain

Five easy ways to stave off cognitive decline (it’s never too late to start!)


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10 Stretches That Can Help Strengthen Your Back

Prevent a back injury and keep your back muscles flexible by adding these exercises into your stretching routine.


20 Romantic Movies on Netflix Canada for When You Need a Good Cry

From ravishing period dramas to coming-of-age comedies, these romantic movies on Netflix Canada should be viewed with a box of tissues...


Do You Go Commando? Here Are 8 Health Reasons You Need Underwear

If you're wondering why we wear underwear, it's simple—for cleanliness, comfort, and support for the nether regions.


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16 Prescription Drugs and Supplements You Should Never Mix

If you're taking one of these prescription drugs for a long or short term condition, be careful about which herbs...


Could This Image Predict Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new study uses artificial intelligence to interpret participants' use of language, which could give patients, doctors, and caregivers hints...


What You Need to Know if You’re Delaying Pregnancy During Covid

Not ready to bring a little one into this world? You’re not alone. Here, a fertility doctor shares what to...

23 Vitamin D Benefits That Can Save Your Life

Vitamin D is kind of a big deal—are you getting all the vitamin D you really need?


20 Movies to Watch on Netflix Canada For a Wild Nostalgic Trip

Whether you’re working from home and have a good amount of free time on your hands, or are simply in...


8 Possible Reasons Your Ears Are Ringing

An audiologist shares what might be causing you to hear ringing in your ears.


What Is an Empath—and Can You Become One?

Do people often say you're a good listener? Do you tend to have a deep sense of what people are...


How To Find the Right BIPOC Therapist for You

"Regardless of your therapist’s ethnicity, instead of not acknowledging race and letting it become an elephant in the room, don’t...


7 Silent Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries

These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.


‘The Pandemic Is Changing How We Die. I’ve Seen It Firsthand.’

A death doula shares how the pandemic is affecting people’s end-of-life.


Ready to Start a Journal? 6 Tips From Therapists to Get Started

Writing about your feelings can clear your head, beat stress, and usher in happiness. Here's how to start a journal...


How to Treat the Most Common Aches and Pains Caused by Pandemic Life

Because everyone’s back is a total mess right now.

11 Health “Myths” That Are Actually True

Myths, half-truths, and old wives’ tales related to health are common and may be passed on from generation to generation.


Adaptogens for Fertility: What You Need to Know

Adaptogens are getting a lot of attention in the fertility space. But are they worth the hype? Experts weigh in.


How the Pandemic Finally Made Me Confront My Eating Disorder

For me, binging is what happens when the fantasy of control comes undone.


This Is Why You Have Bad Breath—And Here’s What to Do

Struggle with chronic bad breath? An expert shares tips for keeping it smelling fresh.


Eyelid Dermatitis: What Doctors Need You to Know

Eyelid dermatitis is a common condition that causes itchiness, redness, and irritation on the eyelids.


I Tried a Charcoal Toothbrush to Whiten My Teeth—Here’s What Happened

Can a charcoal toothbrush whiten your teeth? To find out, I replaced my electric toothbrush with a charcoal toothbrush for...

The Secret to Learning a New Skill at Any Age

Expert tips for how to learn a new skill without all the stress


Should You Get a Cortisone Shot?

Cortisone shots offer fast relief—but they're not a long-term solution.


What Working from Home Does to Your Body

Working from home can lead to body aches and pains from poor posture and prolonged computer use. Here's some expert...


I Had POTS Syndrome But Was Misdiagnosed With Anxiety

My racing heart, exhaustion, nausea, chest pain, and salt cravings turned out to be symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome,...


What Is Somniphobia? What to Do If You Have Sleep Anxiety

Somniphobia, or sleep anxiety, is when extreme worry and fear about sleep keeps you up at night. Learn how to...


10 Science-Backed Ways to Get More Shut-Eye

Having trouble sleeping? Us too. Here are 10 ways to improve your slumber, backed by science.