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.

Urgent Reasons to Stop Vaping Right Now

Vaping is causing serious lung diseases and death. Here’s what you need to know.


9 Stomach Bloating Remedies You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Bloating is a painful condition, but it can be treated at home. Here are some natural remedies to give you...


11 Tricks for Taking a Nap that Energizes You

Sit back, relax, and nap. You’ll return to your day approximately 54 percent more alert.


What Gynecologists Wish You Knew About Yeast Infections

As soon as you feel the scratch coming on, here's what you need to do.


Tricks to Cure a Hangover Naturally

Overdo it last night? Rebound quickly with these all-natural hangover home remedies, most of which you likely have on hand.


8 Reasons to Request an Earlier Mammogram

Experts recommend you start mammograms at 45 or 50; however, there are some factors that may make you want to...


7 Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection Everyone Should Know

UTI symptoms can be obvious—but they can also not be so obvious. Here are the ones you need to pay...


Miranda Kerr’s Home Wellness Routine Has Gone Viral Again—But Is Any of It Legit?

The supermodel swears by everything from EMF detectors, alkaline water filters, air purifiers and more.

The Reason Why Your Breasts Are Two Different Sizes

If one of your breasts is bigger than the other, you're not alone. Uneven breasts are actually quite common. Here's...


4 Dangerous Signs of Heat Exhaustion—and 4 Ways You’re Making It Worse

Heat exhaustion is a serious danger, and knowing the signs could save your life.


Food Addiction: How to Know if You Have a Problem

Is it possible to be addicted to food? Here's why the addiction starts, who is most at risk, and how...


A New Telemedicine Company for Lifestyle Meds Launches in Canada

A new Canadian company is making it easy and convenient to get a prescription for birth control and acne treatment—and...


Why You Might Want to Start Taking Vitamin D Before Winter Comes Around

Here's how vitamin D can benefit your health and how much you really need.


5 Myths and Truths About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is being touted as a super nutrient that can help everything from heart disease to cancer. But is...


Vitamin Secrets Doctors Tell Their Friends

When physicians have heart-to-heart chats with their pals, their vitamin advice often differs from the medical standard.


12 Medical Reasons You’re Always Cold

Constantly reaching for a sweater? Experts share what might be behind your shivers.


Can You Really Manage PCOS Symptoms With Diet?

It’s PCOS Awareness Month, so we’re addressing the hearsay that what you ingest can ease your symptoms.

Should You Visit Your Gynecologist During Your Period?

You may be worried that getting a gyno exam during your period could compromise your test results—or that it's just...


10 Natural Sleep Remedies That Actually Work

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try these natural sleep remedies and find insomnia relief without drugs.


Is This Vegan? These Foods Are Often Mistaken for Being (or Not Being) Vegan

Surprise! Some foods you assume are vegan are, in fact, not. But we can help—here are the answers to your...


Andie MacDowell Reveals the Health Hack She Swears By

You don’t have a 40-year career in Hollywood (not to mention a 30-plus-year partnership with L’Oréal) without learning a thing...


10 Surprising Reasons You Might Have Sore Breasts

Breast pain accounts for half of all breast-related complaints. But before you jump to dire conclusions (cancer!), read this.


Getting Touchy-Feely Is Good for You

Some of us are uncomfortable with touch—whether that be a hug or even a gentle touch on the arm—but it’s...

The Trendiest Wellness Classes to Try This Fall

Our digital editor highlights the most buzz-worthy exercise, meditation and other feel-good classes popping up on studio schedules this season.


21 Worst Habits for Belly Fat

Belly fat is the most dangerous kind of fat since it settles around your organs and affects your risk for...


A Vacation That Inspired an Anti-Athlete to Become a Total Thrill-Seeker

Looking for an adventurous holiday? (You probably are—but just don't know it yet.) As writer Andrea Karr recently discovered, one...


Why I Needed Hearing Aids Before Age 50—And You Might Too

If you’re going, “What’d he say?” more than once a day, listen up to this serious news about hearing loss.


Boost Your Productivity and Attentiveness at Work With Meditation—Here’s How

Embrace the many benefits of a calm mind during your 9-to-5 workday, and reap the career-boosting benefits.


10 Important Health Conversations You Need to Have Today

You can't put these conversations off.