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.

Gifts for eating well

Need the perfect gift for the foodie or aspiring gourmet on your list? Spoil them with these gifts for the...


Why you need to stop grinding your teeth

Do you clench and grind your teeth? Here's why it happens, and what you can do it about


Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for 2013

We've organized our online gift guide picks into categories. Search the links below and find the perfect gift for everyone...


5 gifts that give back

The best holiday gifts are the ones that help someone in need. Here's how you can give back this season


5 great gift ideas for beauty lovers

Satisfy the beauty geek on your holiday list with one of these coveted items


Cosy holiday gift ideas

Help friends and family escape the frigid winter weather with a luxurious gift that will make them want to curl...


7 ways to avoid germs at the gym

Most gym-goers know to wipe down the treadmill after using it, but that's not the only spot germs lurk. Here...


5 gifts for the fitness lover

Whether they're hitting the gym or the slopes, the exercise addicts on your list will appreciate these awesome additions to...

7 gift ideas for foodies

Need some gourmet gift ideas for the foodie in your life? Treat them to these treats for the kitchen


6 stocking stuffer ideas

Need a few gifts that are small enough to fit in a stocking? After you hang the stockings, make sure...


What you need to know about the different types of diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know the difference between type 1 and type 2? Here's why it's important...


The latest advancements in prostate cancer prevention

Movember aims to increase awareness about prostate cancer and raise funds for research and support for men living with cancers....


6 steps to becoming a morning person

Do you refuse to drag yourself out of bed until the you've hit the snooze button repeatedly? We spoke to...


Myths and truths about how to prevent a hangover

Which commonly heard hangover prevention tips actually work? We debunk some myths and get to the truth


Will using a straw save your teeth from stains and cavities?

We asked an expert for tips on maintaining a white smile, while still indulging in the occasional sugary drink


5 ways your office is hurting your health

From the communal candy bowl to the long periods of sitting, offices can hamper your healthy lifestyle. Here's how to...


How to cope with dry mouth

Suffering from dry mouth? Here's how it happens and what to do about it

4 natural ways to prevent and treat a cold

Alternative-health expert and author Bryce Wylde shares his tips and go-to products


5 health trends that may be unhealthy

Not all 'health' trends are good for you. Some high-intensity diets and workouts can leave you nutrient-starved or bedridden. Here...


Healthy Canada: Toronto

From sprawling parks and raw restaurants, to healthy hotels and fun fitness events, here's how to stay healthy in Toronto,...


The adult’s guide to vaccinations

It's routine for kids to get their jabs, but if you can't remember the last time you rolled up your...


10 celebrities who have diabetes

After a decades-long battle with high blood sugar, Tom Hanks says he has officially been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes....


Why women live longer than men

Did you know? Women's immune systems age more slowly than men's. Here's what that could mean

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Jennifer Heil’s work with Because I am a Girl

How Canadians, including Olympian Jennifer Heil, are lending a hand to those in developing countries


The 2-Day Diabetes Diet: What to eat to lose weight

In the new Reader's Digest book, The 2-Day Diabetes Diet, dieting just two days a week blasts fat and balances...


Pink products in support of breast cancer research

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are helping the cause. Find out how your purchase could benefit breast...


How to prepare for your first mammogram

These expert tips will help guide you through a mammogram - and make the experience less stressful


Better detection of throat cancers

New research on throat cancer could make early detection easier than ever


News: Should caffeine be avoided during puberty?

It’s not uncommon for a teen to drink a few cans of soda, or even a couple of cups of