
Resolution you: How to love yourself
Are your feelings of happiness tied to how you look? Mine were, too. Here's how I changed that

The best remedies for excessive sweating
Beat underarm odour and wetness with these products to help you feel clean and fresh

Do you have hyperhidrosis?
For some, the excessive sweating caused by hyperhidrosis is a distressing physical condition that greatly impacts life. But new, highly...

How powerlifting changed one woman’s life
After dealing with a personal loss, Linda Rousseau turned to powerlifting and gained a new focus in life

How to deal with menopause
Google 'menopause' and you'll find a heap of information about HRT and other treatments. So much emphasis in the Western...

Dental X-rays: Why do I need them?
X-rays play a big part in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. A dentist tells us how

Surgery can reduce ovarian cancer risk
As national magazine partner of the Love Her fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada, Best Health was at the Toronto event...


Dos and don’ts of seeing a naturopath
Thinking of visiting a naturopath? Get the most out of your visit with these tips

Is it menopause? Questions to ask yourself
It's not always easy to know whether you're going through perimenopause, that phase leading up to your last menstrual period....

5 reasons menopause may come early
Menopause arrives early for some women. Here are some common reasons why

Why do we believe medical myths?
Despite incredible scientific advancements and years of research, not everyone trusts vaccines. We went to the experts to find out...

8 natural alternatives to ease menopause symptoms
Want to go the natural route to help treat your menopause symptoms? Here are some options that might work for...

5 common mouth sores and how to care for them
Our lips, tongues, cheeks and other mouth parts have lots of nerve endings, so when they get cuts and scrapes,...

How Canadians are celebrating Clara’s Big Ride
When Clara rolls into town, these Canadian cities will be prepared with a warm welcome. Here's how they're celebrating

Which type of dental filling is right for you?
Worried about the safety of dental fillings? Learn a little bit more about each type to help you make an...

Are dental fillings safe?
Have you heard concerns over fillings, and wondered if you're at risk? We asked experts to set the record straight

Cari MacLean’s near-death experience
Many people who experience a pulmonary embolism die before they make it to the ER. Cari MacLean was lucky

The best remedies for post-workout muscle pain
Soothe post-workout muscle aches and pains with these over-the-counter remedies

The health benefits of kombucha
This all-natural drink has become popular with nutrition buffs and celebs alike. Find out how it offers a health boost

7 myths about fertility
Trying to get pregnant? With so much conflicting (and strange) advice floating around the Internet, here's how to sort myth...

New research on women and the symptoms of heart attack
Be aware of the symptoms, and cut your risk of death by heart attack

What you need to know about teaching hospitals
Feeling nervous about having a doctor-in-training treat you? Here's what you need to know to take the fear out of...

5 proven ways to quit smoking
Using these strategies to help you quit can double or even triple your chances of succeeding

“How I learned to truly love myself.”
Yes, you can love yourself this year. Here's how one woman learned to let go of negative feelings and find...

The truth about closet smoking
We all know smoking kills. Yet a large number of Canadian women (and, yes, even pregnant women)'smoke on the sly....

How well are Canadians sleeping?
Find out how well Canadians sleep compared to five other major countries

SAD: Battling the winter blahs
It's grey, it's cold, and there's no birdsong. If winter always gets you down, try these solutions

8 ways music can help you stay healthy
Listening to your favourite tunes can pump you up, help you relax and keep you happy. Here's how listening to...

3 healthy must-read books for 2014
From nutritious recipes to family medical advice, these books will help you get your year off to a healthy start