
‘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

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

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

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...

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...