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.

10 Signs You’re Smarter Than You Realize

You might be surprised to know which of your quirks can reveal your inner genius.


8 Secrets for Controlling Heartburn — Plus Signs That It’s Something More Sinister

Indigestion guts us all from time to time, but if you're feeling the burn frequently, acid reflux could be causing...


Go With Your Gut: Add a Daily Probiotic to Your Routine

Sisu Integris naturally supports digestive wellness.


Twitter Queen Kelly Oxford On Writing and Raising Kids in LA

The writer swapped prairie landscapes for a Hollywood backdrop, and her major success story is far from its final act.


Why North Carolina Beats South Carolina for Summer Travel

Many Canadians hit the beaches of South Carolina as a spring break getaway. But as Best Health's editor-in-chief discovered, North...


3 Annoying Perimenopause Symptoms and How to Deal Like a Grown-Ass Woman

The years leading up to menopause can be fraught with uncomfortable symptoms. Here's how to manage them and get on...


Want Better Healthcare? Look No Further Than Your Smartphone

Smartphones basically run our everyday lives and then some, but have you ever thought about using your device to receive...


Does Cannabis Actually Help Reduce Stress? This CEO Says Yes

Working in the cannabis industry has helped Alison Gordon live a more balanced life using this herb as a remedy...

How to Manage Your Heart Attack Risk — According to a Holistic Nutritionist

My mother and sister both suffered heart attacks. How can I manage my risk?


How a Cardiologist Suggests You Manage Your Heart Attack Risk

My mother and sister both suffered heart attacks. How can I manage my risk?


This Is How Smartphones Can Help Better Manage Your Health Concerns

Look no further than smartphones to help manage your health. Here's the 411.



Alison Brie and Chrissy Teigen Have Ditched The Scale

All celebs aren't obsessed with the number on the scale. These ladies have said #ScrewTheScale in favour of a more...


Would You Try Any of These Hot Health Trends for 2018?

Like everything else in life, health and wellness ideas evolve from year to year. So what health trends are hot...


Essential Oils Are Trendy — But Are They Healthy?

Essential oils have gone mainstream, and we're here to decode what they are, how they work and what to do...


My Blurry Vision Turned Out to Be Skin Cancer — in My Eye

Most people have heard of melanoma — but ocular melanoma? Britta Fortson's diagnosis at age 19 sent shock waves through her...


5 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Disease

Even without expensive personalized services, you can reduce your risk of future illness with a few lifestyle tweaks. Here’s how...

This Is Why A Life Coach May Be The Right Fit For You

It's normal to feel a bit stuck sometimes, but maybe all you need is a life coach to help guide...


6 Simple Steps For Improving Memory

It's time for some mind control. This is how to become the master of your own brain... and stop forgetting...


6 Reasons to Make Las Vegas Your Next Wellness Getaway

Infamous for gambling and memories best checked with your baggage, Las Vegas might seem like the last place to head...


8 Meditation Mistakes That Secretly Stress You Out

If your meditation practice seems like it's adding pressure, check that you're not making these common mistakes. Soon, you'll be...


This Is Why You Feel Like You Have No Self Control (And What To Do About It)

Does your willpower seem in short supply? Find out how to make the most of what you've got.


I Have PCOS. Can I Conceive?

So you were diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Here's everything you need to know about its implications for fertility...

Sitting Disease: Why Women Are at a Greater Risk

The evidence is piling up: Sitting is hazardous to women's health. The scientific community has even coined the term "sitting...


14 Health Myths Even Doctors Believe

Doctors don't know everything, it turns out: Many still believe these outdated myths. Make sure you don't fall for these...


8 Unexpected Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep At Night

A proper night's sleep is crucial to our health. Find out if one of these eight culprits is to blame...


10 Surprising Health Benefits of Cold Weather

There's no doubt about it, winter can be tough on our bodies and overall wellbeing. But it's not all bad!


Blake Lively and 5 Other Stars Who Don’t Drink Alcohol — Ever

Celebrities may live lavish lifestyles, but they're not all partiers. From Blake Lively to Jennifer Lopez, these famous women pass...


15 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than You Are

Have you stopped eating pickles because you can't get the jar open? Are your pants tight in the waist but...