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Willow: A Natural Remedy for Pain

Not only a beautiful tree, willow can also be used as a natural remedy for pain. Investigation into willow bark...


What is Artemisinin? A Malaria-Fighting Medicine That May Be Able to Treat Cancer

Artemisinin saves lives from malaria; can it treat cancer patients too?


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How St. John’s Wort Can Help Fight Depression

An unsuspecting sunshine-yellow flower, St. John's Wort is known for its mood boosting effect and is used to help treat...


Hawthorn: A Natural Way to Boost Heart Health

Hawthorn has been a popular natural remedy used to improve heart health since ancient times


What it Means to be Spiritual but Not Religious

One-quarter of Canadians are turning their backs on traditional religion, looking inward instead of upward for spiritual sustenance. Meet four...


Should You Do a Digital Detox?

If you replace your wired world with the real thing, what will you learn about yourself? Editor-in-chief, Beth Thompson, embarks...


How Exercise Can Help You Age Well

The evidence is in. Even just 10 minutes of exercise a day can reduce your risk of age-related disease and...


10 Pink Products That Benefit Breast Cancer Research

We've rounded up 10 fun pink products that help fund the fight against breast cancer

Oncology Esthetics: How Spas Can Help Cancer Patients

Cancer treatments can make skin hypersensitive and extra dry. Now, spas are branching out to include oncology esthetics, specifically for...


3 Skincare Products Safe For Cancer Patients

The top skincare concerns for people being treated for cancer include dehydration, itchiness, sun sensitivity and inflammation. Here are a...


Meet the Woman Fighting to Protect Alberta’s Ecosystem

This tireless Alberta-based environmentalist keeps one eye on the past and one on the future


Could You Be Sizeist and Not Even Know It?

New research suggests that prejudice against people of heavier weight is actually quite common. Could you be sizeist?


A Healthy Diet for Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a warning sign that it's time to make some lifestyle changes. Follow these healthy diet guidelines to eat...


5 Workouts for Your Brain

Just like your body, your brain needs regular exercise to stay in top form. Here are five simple--and effective--workouts for...


9 Sleep Habits and What They Reveal About You

Your sleep habits reveal more than how tired you'll be the following day. Here are 9 sleep habits and what...


OneWalk to Conquer Cancer: Why I’m Walking 25K

When I was only 10-years-old, I lost my grandfather to lung cancer and an uncle to brain cancer. My husband’s


Do You Fear Being Without Your Phone?

A new questionnaire developed by researchers at Iowa State University helps people determine whether they suffer from "nomophobia" or fear...

Checkup Checklist: How to Prepare for an Annual Checkup

Use our checklist to make the most of your annual checkup


How To Survive A Breakup With Your BFF (And Know When It’s Time To Move On)

The bonds of female friendship aren't like anything else. Here's why breaking up with your BFF is never easy.


How Canadians are Working to Protect the Environment

If we don't take care of the environment, there won't be anything for future generations to enjoy. Luckily, these inspiring...


Rudeness Spreads like a Virus

According to new research, bad behaviour and rudeness are contagious and can spread from person to person. Here's how to...


Why Female Farmers are on the Rise in Canada

Meet three amazing female farmers who are changing the agriculture of Canada


How to Take Your Workout Outside this Fall

Take your workout outside with these 5 key exercises from Nike Master Trainer Eva Redpath and the N+TC training app

How Spirituality May Help Cancer Patients

Could religion or spirituality make a difference in the health of cancer patients?


4 Ways to Love Yourself

Good health starts with you. Here are 4 ways to love you and embrace better health


Understanding Risk Factors for Heart Disease

When it comes to preventing heart disease, knowledge is power


Eugenie Bouchard on Training, Recovery and Getting Revenge on the Court

Just two days before her opening match at the Rogers Cup, we sat down with Eugenie Bouchard to find out...


The Best Gear for Walking, Running and Hiking

Sport the right gear to get you in the groove to move. Here's what to wear walking, running and hiking


Walk Right: Tips on Proper Walking Posture

Proper posture can make all the difference when you're walking to reduce pain or lose weight. Here are 7 walking...