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.

How Bad Is It to Swallow Gum?

The age-old myth of swallowed gum staying in your body for seven years is officially busted.


The Best Plants for Removing Air Pollution in Every Room of Your Home

Turns out house plants have air-purifying superpowers.


A Study Links Beer to Pain Relief—But There’s a Catch

No, drinking isn't a replacement for over-the-counter pain relievers.


Are Airplane Blankets and Pillows OK to Use?

Comfort has a price—and it could be at the expense of your health. Here's why you might want to think...


Here’s What Happens When You Read Every Day

A daily dose of reading can do wonders for your memory, health, and relationships.


Maybe Your Wellness Ritual Isn’t Making You Well at All

Could our relentless pursuit of wellness actually be making us unwell? There are a growing number of skeptics who have...


23 Foods That Help Lower High Blood Pressure

Consuming less sodium may be important to help slash blood pressure levels, but eating more of these foods is good...


16 Ways Your Diet Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

What you eat—and when—could mean the difference between sound sleep or tossing and turning. Here are the secrets to a...

Can Pregnant Women Drink Coffee?

If you've been frantically Googling things like "caffeine during pregnancy" and "can pregnant women drink coffee," take a deep breath...


Why You Need to Talk to Your Doctor Before Taking Supplements

Thinking of starting a new supplement routine? Talk with your doctor first before popping a pill.


How Meghan Markle Fights Jet Lag

The Duchess of Sussex uses yoga to fight travel fatigue—and so much more.


12 Women You Didn’t Know Overcame Ovarian Cancer

September marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about the women who beat the odds and overcame this disease, referred...


Editors’ Choice Awards: Top Wellness Picks of 2019

From gear that encourages a great workout to products that help you recover from a great workout, here are our...


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6 Things to Know Before You Take a Magnesium Supplement

With benefits ranging from stronger bones and better sleep to pain relief and heart health, it's easy to understand why...


How I Got Lung Cancer at 31—Without Ever Smoking a Single Cigarette

Rachael Malmberg was 31 when she received a deadly diagnosis. She is fighting her condition and has embarked upon a...


How Journal Writing Can Make You Healthier

Keeping a reflective journal can have positive effects on your health and well-being. Here's why it can help you and...


How a Routine Eye Exam Revealed My Son’s Brain Tumour

Tara Lipton, a New York City mom, will remember what should have been an ordinary summer afternoon for the rest...

12 Foods to Eat When You Have Diabetes—and 5 to Skip

What can diabetics eat other than, well, spinach salads? We've rounded up a dozen healthy foods, as well as five...


How to Be Healthy Without Dieting, According to the Experts

Want to be healthier, but don’t want to commit to an involved plan? We hear you. So we reached out...


How Much Water Should a Pregnant Woman Drink?

How much water should a pregnant woman drink? What happens if I don't drink enough? Pour a glass of water...


13 Best Foods to Cleanse Your Colon

Not only will these foods help protect your gut—they all happen to be delicious and nutritious additions to your diet....


10 Pains You Should Never, Ever Ignore

Pain that signals a life-threatening condition is usually intense, starts abruptly, and is associated with a number of other symptoms...


How to Prevent Vacation Constipation—Yes, It’s a Thing

Is a lack of bowel movements ruining your vacation? We hear ya! So we asked a gastroenterologist to explain why...

Low Blood Pressure

The lower the better when it comes to blood pressure, but only as long as you feel good.


What You Need to Know About Low Blood Pressure

Is your blood pressure too low? Here's what you need to know about hypotension.


7 Silent Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts

You should get checked out ASAP if you have these symptoms.


11 Surprising Home Remedies for Constipation Relief

The cure for constipation may be as close as your kitchen! Try these trusted natural cures for quick relief.


11 Silent Signs of Heart Trouble You Shouldn’t Ignore

Can’t finish that one-mile run anymore? It could be your heart.


12 Quirky Habits of People Who Are Smarter Than Everyone Else

Intelligence can be hard to measure, but science has linked these quirks to higher levels of learning, problem-solving, and creativity....