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.

6 Ways to Detox Your Body Naturally

A healthy detox isn't an extreme one. Follow these natural detox tips to shed excess weight, boost your energy and...


Breast Cancer: What If You Did Nothing

Why some women with early-stage breast cancer choose to do nothing


The Benefits of a Lemongrass Tea Detox

Is this the next diet trend? Why the lemongrass tea detox could help you achieve your weight loss goals


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6 Things You’re Doing Wrong During Cold Season

The average adult comes down with the common cold two to three times a year and kids get it way...


Natural Remedy: Ginseng for Energy and Focus

Can an ancient herb make you feel sharper and stronger? Experts say yes - ginseng is the natural remedy you...


Ginkgo Biloba: The Natural Treatment That Helps Reverse Dementia

Ginkgo biloba is one of the world's most popular herbal medicines and is used as a natural treatment to protect...


Remedy Tooth Pain with All-Natural Clove Oil

Clove oil numbs and soothes the pain of toothaches, and is also used to treat respiratory and digestive ailments. It...


Willow: A Natural Remedy for Pain

Not only a beautiful tree, willow can also be used as a natural remedy for pain. Investigation into willow bark...

What is Artemisinin? A Malaria-Fighting Medicine That May Be Able to Treat Cancer

Artemisinin saves lives from malaria; can it treat cancer patients too?


Hawthorn: A Natural Way to Boost Heart Health

Hawthorn has been a popular natural remedy used to improve heart health since ancient times


What it Means to be Spiritual but Not Religious

One-quarter of Canadians are turning their backs on traditional religion, looking inward instead of upward for spiritual sustenance. Meet four...


Should You Do a Digital Detox?

If you replace your wired world with the real thing, what will you learn about yourself? Editor-in-chief, Beth Thompson, embarks...


10 Pink Products That Benefit Breast Cancer Research

We've rounded up 10 fun pink products that help fund the fight against breast cancer


Oncology Esthetics: How Spas Can Help Cancer Patients

Cancer treatments can make skin hypersensitive and extra dry. Now, spas are branching out to include oncology esthetics, specifically for...


3 Skincare Products Safe For Cancer Patients

The top skincare concerns for people being treated for cancer include dehydration, itchiness, sun sensitivity and inflammation. Here are a...


A Healthy Diet for Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a warning sign that it's time to make some lifestyle changes. Follow these healthy diet guidelines to eat...


9 Sleep Habits and What They Reveal About You

Your sleep habits reveal more than how tired you'll be the following day. Here are 9 sleep habits and what...

Do You Fear Being Without Your Phone?

A new questionnaire developed by researchers at Iowa State University helps people determine whether they suffer from "nomophobia" or fear...


Checkup Checklist: How to Prepare for an Annual Checkup

Use our checklist to make the most of your annual checkup


How Spirituality May Help Cancer Patients

Could religion or spirituality make a difference in the health of cancer patients?


4 Ways to Love Yourself

Good health starts with you. Here are 4 ways to love you and embrace better health


Understanding Risk Factors for Heart Disease

When it comes to preventing heart disease, knowledge is power


How Your Pharmacist Can Help You Manage Your Health

Dispensing and monitoring meds is just the beginning of what your pharmacist can do for you

Losinj, Croatia: The Island of Vitality

How one woman's trip to Losinj island in Croatia nudged her toward a healthier lifestyle


What Don’t You Tell Your Doctor?

Research reveals that many people receiving alternative treatments aren't telling their doctors about it


Natural home remedies: Warts

Having a wart can be a source of embarrassment, but it doesn't have to be. Try these home remedies to...


Why Pharmacists Are Your Greatest Healthcare Asset

Pharmacists are your most accessible healthcare professional. Here's how their role has changed, and what they can do for you


5 Reasons to Visit the Niagara Region this Weekend

Looking for a weekend getaway that's not too far from home? Here are 5 reasons why Niagara is the place...


How Communication Can Improve Your Memory

Communicating information to others in your own words is a good way to ensure that you remember it