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 learned to swim for my 55th birthday’

It's never too late to learn something new! Here's how learning to swim gave Nancy Angus a new outlook on...


Does low iron intake during pregnancy increase risk of autism?

A new study from the University of California has identified low iron intake before and during pregnancy as a risk


Best Health Wire September 19

The top stories from around the web on our radar this week. Rosy report on Canadian mental health New report


The most common knee injuries and how to prevent them

Unfortunately, knee injuries are on the rise. Here's how to keep your body's largest joint healthy and pain-free


7 ways you can support breast cancer research

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you want to do your part to help out, check out these seven...


Meet Tea Moir, our September issue cover model

How did model Tea Moir convince the Best Health team that she should be our September issue cover star? She


Best Health Wire September 12

The top stories from around the web on our radar this week. An apple a day keeps the doctor away


Best Health Wire: The top stories from around the web on our radar this week

Eat fat to lose weight New study links low-carb diets with less body fat and fewer cardiovascular risks. ‘ The

The shocking truth about male breast cancer

Despite what you may think, breast cancer isn't only a women's disease. Here's what one man wants you to know


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Natural Rhythms: How our natural circadian clock affects our health

Science has discovered that paying attention to our natural circadian clock can play a key role in our health


The bottom line on e-cigarettes: Are they safe?

No smoke, no fire? What is the truth about e-cigarettes?


Does crossing your legs raise your blood pressure?

It's something many of us do all the time, but could it be harming our health?


Is he drinking too much?

If a guy you care about has a problem with alcohol, here's how to cope


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7 tips for your child’s first dentist visit

Here's how to give your kids an early ' and tear-free ' start to good oral health


4 new hands-on health care technologies

Some seriously high-tech products are now taking science fiction to reality and allow us to be more hands-on with our...


The simple survey that’s improving patient care

Doctors can spend less time asking questions and more time delivering care thanks to TickiT patient surveys


5 small things you can do now for a healthier future

Medical doctor and life coach Susan Biali shares her tips for making small changes that add up to a healthier...

Myths and truths about constipation and gas

We know bowel movements and flatulence isn't likely a subject you enjoy talking about. But the state of your gastrointestinal...


Does the way you eat hurt your teeth?

When it comes to practising good oral heath, it's important to pay attention to how and when we consume our...


What to keep in a natural first-aid kit

Looking to fill your first aid kit with some natural products? Naturopathic doctor Debbie Smrz can help


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The best foods to soothe belly bloat

These foods can help soothe (and even shrink) your tummy


How to help your guy eat healthier

Registered dietitian Sue Mah shares her tips for ensuring the men in her life eat right


Is child’s play the secret to a happier, healthier life?

We all know goofing around can be fun, but can it help us lead a better life, too?

Natural Home Remedies: Nausea

Easy, natural home remedies to help calm the waves of nausea


7 tips for happier mornings

There are plenty of good reasons for starting each and every day as well as you possibly can. Here are...


5 things your gym might put you at risk for

Going to the gym boosts your mood, muscle tone and even your immunity, but did you know that gyms can...


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5 commonly overused medications

Do you reach for a bottle of pills at the first sign that something's wrong? Here, an expert weighs in...


Healthy Canada: Halifax

Atlantic Canada's largest city comes alive in the summer months. Here's what to do and see when you're in Halifax


8 shocking medical treatments from the pages of history

It's hard to imagine in our era of robotic surgeries, evidence-based medicine and genetic testing, but up until a century...