
9 secrets to staying healthy on cruises
Working on-board a cruise ship, our writer learned how to avoid buffet bingeing and other curses of cruising. Here are...

Depression and nutrition: Beat the winter blues with vitamins and minerals
How good nutrition can help prevent and treat seasonal affective disorder, depression and more

Natural home remedies: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
When winter hits, your mood might sink. Cold, snow and short days can be pretty depressing. But there are many...

The foods to eat for healthy eyes
Find out which foods will help keep your eyes healthy, plus get recipe suggestions to incorporate them in your diet

5 questions to always ask your dentist
Find out how to get the most out of your dental visit with these questions you should always ask your...

Eat your way to lower blood pressure
Need to lower your blood pressure? Stock up on foods that take the pressure off, while skipping meals that could...

Prostate cancer: How diet and lifestyle can reduce his risk
Getting screened is important. So is taking a few easy measures to prevent prostate cancer, the most common cancer in...

How to sleep better
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night? Wondering if naps are right for you? Learn how to...

How to tell if you have bad breath
Do you suspect your breath could be less than minty fresh? Find out how to diagnose bad breath, and what...

What to look for when shopping for toothpaste
Overwhelmed by the choices in the toothpaste aisle? Find out what all those different kinds of toothpaste can really do...

What to eat for whiter teeth
We all want the whitest teeth possible. Here are the foods to eat to get them

Natural home remedies: Dry hair
Are you plagued by dry hair? If so, you may want to consult a specialist'but first, try these solutions at...

Virus alert: What viruses really do to your body
It's emerging that viruses have far more lasting effects on the body than was believed only a few years ago....

Your healthiest holiday season ever
Live better and feel great this holiday season with our guide to living well: healthier eating, stress-free gift-giving and looking...

How not to get sick this winter
As the weather gets cold, our thoughts turn to colds and the flu'and how to keep them away. Follow these...

5 foods that will destroy your teeth
Certain foods are especially bad for your teeth, and the list might surprise you. Help keep your teeth healthy by...

9 ways to boost your immunity
Brace yourself for cold and flu season by boosting your immune system with these healthy habits

Natural home remedies: Acne
Are your mornings marred by the discovery of new pimples? Then try these natural home remedies and zap those zits

12 ways to make your bedroom more sleep-friendly
Need help getting to sleep? Your bedroom could be the cause of your insomnia. Here are 12 quick fixes that...

‘I reduced my cholesterol.’
How Carolyn Trono of Winnipeg reduced her cholesterol through simple lifestyle changes

Canada’s bluest communities: Edmonton
Although Alberta's oil sands are frequently cited as a blot on Canada's green image, Edmonton's drainage utility is making part...

Canada’s bluest communities: Chelsea, Que.
This town of 7,000 is a national leader in groundwater management among rural areas and smaller centres

Canada’s bluest communities: Toronto
The mayor of Toronto has pledged to make Canada's largest city the most environmentally friendly on the continent, and that...

Canada’s bluest communities: Okotoks, Alta.
Facing exploding growth and limited water resources, Okotoks took a rare step: It capped the population at 30,000, the most...

Canada’s bluest communities: Halifax
For decades, Halifax has sent tons of raw sewage into its harbour, one of the world's largest. But now, the...

Canada’s bluest communities
Best Health recognizes five communities that are doing extraordinary things in water conservation, treatment and safety

Natural home remedies: Dry skin
The outer layer of your skin works like a self-oiled machine, but sometimes oil production can't keep up with demand....

Natural home remedies: Dandruff
Do your shoulders look as if you just walked in from a snowstorm? Dandruff isn't a serious health problem, but...

The five deadliest cancers for women
We are at war with cancer every day, and it's often an uphill battle. The good news is that more...