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 Tried Hypnosis to Beat My Sugar Addiction—and This Is What Happened

After a regrettable candy binge, one woman was ready to try anything to get her sweet tooth under control. Here's...


This Magical Tip From a Sleep Doctor Will Help Fall Asleep Fast

When your mind refuses to calm down, here's what sleep experts recommend to stop you from tossing and turning all...


What You Need to Know About Boomers’ Disease

Liver disease may affect as many as a quarter of Canadians – and it’s on the rise. One of the...


Meet Best Health’s 2020 Women of the Year

These inspiring Canadian women identified a need, stepped up, and have steadily transformed lives.


The Eye Issue to Be Aware of If You’re on a Computer All Day

Forget carpal tunnel—computer vision syndrome can compromise your work productivity, not to mention your eyesight. Here's what you need to...


20 Things You Do Before Bed That Sabotage Your Sleep

These surprising before-bed habits may be keeping you from getting the good night's sleep you've been craving.


This New Wellness Trend Helps You Complete Your Most Dreaded Tasks

The secret to tackling procrastination? Give the chore an alluring spin. Here’s how.


17 Memory Strategies You’ll Never Forget

These expert-recommended memory strategies will help you remember everything from important dates to names to small details.

10 Ways to Become a Morning Person (Without a Caffeine Addiction)

Most of us hit the snooze button, wake up feeling groggy and drag ourselves through the motions of those morning...


14 Common Healthy Tasks That Are Best Completed at a Certain Time

Did you know there's a best time to do most common tasks? Here's how to use the power of your...


10 Things You Need to Know About Hypertension

Hypertension is a major health risk that you can get under control.


11 Energy-Boosting Foods to Eat When Feeling Lethargic

Many people experience depression, and it can be life-altering. During bouts of depression, lifestyle remedies like eating healthy and exercising...


3 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Back Pain

Hour-long morning commute? Desk job? Here are a few easy but effective ways to avoid getting a pain in your...


11 Secrets Your Eye Doctor Won’t Tell You

Eye doctors reveal their secrets for the best way to take care of your eyes to improve your overall eye...


14 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body in the Winter

Dry, cracked skin in the cold months is fairly common but have do you know about snow blindness and winter-related...


10 of the Best Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes

Can herbs or supplements help you control your diabetes? These 10 have shown promise in lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin...


20 Obscure Facts You Never Knew About Your Own Body

From the tens of thousands of miles of blood vessels in your body to how far your nose can launch...

10 Important Questions to Ask Before You Take Prescription Medications

What if you miss a dose? Are there foods should should avoid? Here are key questions to ask before you...


Can a Face Mask Prevent Coronavirus? An Expert Weighs In

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, face masks are beginning to sell out. But are they actually effective? Should...


12 Things That Happen to Your Body When It’s Freezing Out

When the temperature drops below freezing, the human body uses these incredible mechanisms to try to stay warm.


This Type of Cancer is Hitting Millennials Really Hard

Millennials have twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer than their parents' generation.


7 Signs That Could Mean You’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency symptoms may not be obvious. If you notice any of these signs, consider seeing a doctor for...


7 Silent Blood Clot Symptoms to Watch Out For

Some blood clots can be harmful and even life threatening.

12 Things Pharmacists Always Keep Stocked in Their Medicine Cabinet

Are you ready for the minor—and not-so-minor—home medical emergencies? Learn what pharmacists keep on hand.


15 Heart Attack Prevention Tips Every Woman Must Know

Heart disease kills 12 Canadian adults every hour, according to the Government of Canada. Here are the life-saving changes you...


7 Body Parts You’re Not Washing the Right Way

From your scalp to your toes, there are several body parts you've been washing in ways that are inefficient or...


The Home Remedy for Colds That Doctors Love

Learn about the medicinal properties in chicken soup that could help fight respiratory viruses.


This One-Stop Wellness Hotspot in Toronto Tends to All Your Feel-Good Needs

It’s more than just a place to get your sweat on.


The CPR Steps Everyone Should Know

Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Learn these CPR steps...