Is it safe to microwave plastic?
Why you can't rely on the microwave-safe label
8 sleep tips for parents
Here's how to get the housework done, give your children the attention they need, and help your kids get the...
The health risks of snoring
About 40 percent of men snore, but it may signal health trouble
Are Canadians too fat?
Think we're thinner than our American counterparts? Think again. Find out why Canada is suffering from a weight epidemic
5 flu-fighting foods
Don't underestimate the power of food to help keep you healthy'researchers are finding more and more edible solutions to everyday...
Natural home remedies: Depression
Severe depression should be treated by a healthcare professional, but there are plenty of ways to naturally lift a mildly...
Could he have low testosterone?
If your guy seems unusually lethargic, he could have low testosterone
What men really think of health spas
Can a gruff hockey-loving musician enjoy a day of facials and waxing? Find out what one man thinks about being...
7 spices that heal
Besides imparting complex flavours into food, some spices also have medicinal properties. Here are 7 spices that can be used...
5 habits you thought were healthy but aren’t
It takes effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Make sure you're not wasting time with habits that aren't beneficial
5 habits you thought weren’t healthy but are
Find out what seemingly unhealthy habits are actually good for you
6 tips on travelling with diabetes
There's no reason diabetes should hold you back from travelling, as long as you take some reasonable precautions to make...
5 easy recipes from a chef with diabetes
Think diabetes means boring, flavourless food? Think again. Here are 5 tips to get you cooking healthfully with flavour
10 ways to stay healthy on the cheap
Add up the costs of healthy food, exercise and beauty products and you'll see that staying well and looking good...
7 healthy habits for your liver
Here are some suggestions to help keep your liver (and your whole body) working at its peak
How healthy is your liver?
Keeping your liver healthy can be the key to looking'and feeling'in top form. Here's why
Who’s healthier: Canadians or Americans?
9 ways Canadian women are healthier than our American counterparts'and 2 ways we're falling behind
How to clear your mind so you can sleep
If you're kept awake by an overactive mind, you're not alone. Author Paul McKenna has a way to help you...
Why vitamin D may prevent H1N1
The sunshine vitamin may help boost your immune system's response to all flu viruses'including H1N1. Here's how to ensure you're...
5 myths about osteoporosis
As many as 2 million Canadians suffer from this debilitating disease. Learn about the risk factors for osteoporosis and find...
How to stay healthy at the gym
Do you know what's lurking on the elliptical? It could be crawling with viruses and bacteria. Here are some steps...
New healthy books and DVDs for fall
Check out our editors' picks from the November/December issue of Best Health
Why Canadian health care is better
I've lived on both sides of the border. Our healthcare system isn't perfect, but from where I sit, it sure...
Top 10 myths and truths about viruses and bacteria
Test your knowledge of germs and your health
In defence of vaccinations
One author and researcher explains why he supports vaccination programs'and how we've forgotten the terrible diseases that preceded them
5 things we’ve learned from previous flu pandemics
Influenza pandemics aren't new'and they've taught us a lot
6 ways to limit the spread of influenza
Step 1: Don't panic. Step 2: Use common sense and good hygiene to avoid spreading the flu virus during a...
10 ways to live longer
Our genetics are only part of the equation. Living to a ripe old age is really up to you. Start...
9 signs you have restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome can be experienced in varying degrees, from mild to severe. Here's what to look for
