Get relief from heartburn symptoms
Suffering from heartburn? Learn about the triggers to avoid and the over-the-counter medications that will give you relief
7 ways to relieve constipation
Bowel irregularity can add inches to your waistline and cause discomfort. Find out what causes constipation and how to relieve...
6 ways to soothe sensitive teeth
Tooth pain can be excruciating, but don't let it rule your life. Here are some expert-approved ways to toughen up...
3 steps for living well with asthma
Felita Kwan, a respiratory therapist and asthma sufferer, doesn't let her asthma slow her down. Here, she offers three tricks...
Should we outlaw tanning beds for teens?
Tell us what you think about giving minors access to tanning beds, and copy our letter to send to your...
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer: What’s it all about?
Walking 60 km in two days to raise money for breast cancer research may sound daunting, but it's become a...
Canada’s healthiest cities 2009
How healthy are the residents of your city? Best Health crunched the numbers on five criteria to find out
7 health conditions that are helped by antioxidants
What the latest research tells us on antioxidants' effect on certain diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, asthma and...
5 reasons to start your own health blog
Whether you've got a specific goal to reach or just want to lead a healthier life, starting a blog can...
Is HRT safe?
Stop agonizing. New research shows that the benefits of short-term hormone replacement therapy usually outweigh the risks
Hospital infections: Are you at risk?
Each year some seven percent of hospital admissions'an estimated 222,000 Canadians'pick up an infection while in hospital. About 8,000 of...
5 reasons to get more sleep
Getting enough sleep makes you happier, healthier, slimmer'and should trump all your other priorities
Tooth care on the go
To stay on top of your oral health, pack these products in your purse or gym bag to ensure you're...
The oral-care products you really need
Shopping the dental-care aisle can be a confusing experience. Here are some expert picks on what you really need to...
My healthy life: Maureen Taylor
What journalist (and medical student) Maureen Taylor learned from her years as a health reporter
5 ways to make your heart live longer
Heart disease is a major killer of Canadians'but it doesn't have to be that way. Find out about the 5...
How to be happy
Happiness really is a state of mind'and you can find it. Learn how to be happy by tackling your issues...
9 myths and truths about epilepsy
Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, yet most of us have only a hazy idea of what it...
A promising breast cancer program worth supporting
PYNK helps women under 40 navigate breast-cancer treatment while helping to preserve their fertility, sanity and more
“I learned to live with osteoporosis.”
A chance test revealed Jo-Anne Beer's osteoporosis'a healthy lifestyle helped her maintain her health
Natural Home Remedies: Colds and Flu
It may be 'just a cold,' but it's nothing to sneeze at. And the flu can make you feel downright...
Natural Home Remedies: Restless Legs Syndrome
Are your twitchy legs keeping you up at night? Get your legs to settle down with these home remedies for...
My healthy life: Anna Olson
Celebrity chef Anna Olson mixes short-term pleasures with a long-term philosophy
“How I beat my anxiety.”
Anne Mullens had been a chronic worrier for most her life until a chance encounter in a New Age bookstore...
How he can protect himself from heart disease
Tell him about these three ways he can protect himself against heart disease, the number one killer of men
Can colon cleansing improve your health?
Find out if colon cleansing is healthy or harmful
10 ways to be your healthiest
You don't have to do anything radical to make a big impact on your health. A daily walk, enjoying a...
7 pharmacy services you didn’t know existed
Health brochures and blood pressure machines have long been staples at independent dispensaries and the bigger chains across Canada, from...
Natural home remedies: Chapped lips
Do low temperatures'and other less-than-favourable conditions'make your lips dry and chapped? It happens to all of us, but we can...
