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Video: Best Health’s cover shoot with Tanya Kim

See what it's like to be on set at a Best Health photo shoot, plus get red-carpet worthy fitness tips...


Joannie Rochette: A champion for heart health

The world watched as Joannie Rochette skated at the Vancouver Winter Olympics just days after losing her mom to a...


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Free Weight-Loss Meal Plan: What To Eat From Breakfast To Dinner

Don't skip meals in an effort to drop pounds. This free weight-loss meal plan will help you lose weight, without...


Can you spot the signs of a heart attack?

More than 16,000 Canadians die as the result of a heart attack every year. Get to know the symptoms and...


Work out together this Valentine’s Day

Exercising together is a great way to spend this romantic holiday. Try this workout on Valentine's Day and carry on...


13 tips for eating out if you have diabetes

Who says being diabetic means having to stay clear of eating out? A few minor adjustments can leave you worry...


Quiz: How safe is your food?

Most food-related illnesses are due to careless food preparation at home. Test yourself with our quiz'and take your family's food...


What is orthorexia?

If you or someone you know is obsessed with healthy foods, they could be suffering from disordered eating

Mental health: How to cope with anxiety and depression

Do you need help to cope with depression or anxiety? Read on for tips on how to tell if you're...


5 active winter vacation ideas

Longing to get away with your family or friends? We rounded up some fun and healthy winter vacation ideas


Are you too sick to work?

Feeling a little under the weather? Here are a few tips to help you decide if it's time to take...


Q&A: Comedian Ennis Esmer gets serious about testicular cancer

When actor and comedian Ennis Esmer, 32, was asked to host The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association’s MANsake Ball on January


New treatments for incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a source of embarrassment for many Canadians'but it's much more common than you might think. Read on...


News: Dentist shows cleavage to calm her patients

If your dentist showed a little skin while he or she cleaned your teeth, do you think you’d be more


How to work out when you’re overweight

Getting into a regular exercise routine can be intimidating at the best of times, but when you're overweight or obese,...


Fitness trend: Gyrotonic

These exercises developed by a dancer can help improve muscle strength and posture


8 secrets to living a happier life

Author Dan Buettner researched four of the world's happiest places to discover their secrets. Here are eight ways you can...

6 ways to avoid a trip to the ER while on vacation

A sudden illness or injury could ruin months of trip planning, but it doesn't mean you have to go to...


Today’s best treatments for migraines

While there is no cure for migraines, various treatments are available to help you get some relief. Here are a...


6 ways to build healthy body image in your kids

Helping your child to develop self-esteem and manage complicated media messages means celebrating all body types'including your own


Are the new vitamin D guidelines good enough?

Guidelines for taking vitamin D have changed, but there seems to be lingering confusion about how much "sunshine vitamin" we...


Is it safe to get the flu shot?

While medical professionals strongly recommend the flu shot, some people remain concerned about the vaccine. But are these fears valid?...


The top 10 fitness trends for 2011

Committed to getting fit this year? We've got your guide to the hottest fitness trends of 2011

The ultimate fat-blasting workout

Say goodbye to trouble spots! These fat-burning moves will help you get the hips, thighs and tummy you really want


Fitness fad: The Bollywood workout

Featured in "Slumdog Millionaire" and "So You Think You Can Dance," this intense, aerobic dance style is now a mainstream...


Four 15-second tips for conquering stress

Worry can contribute to increased blood pressure, difficulty concentrating and weight gain. It only takes a quarter of a minute...


The 5-minute stress test

Feeling a little frazzled lately? Take our quiz to find out if you have hidden stress and learn a few...


11 ways to live a longer life

Want to add more candles to your birthday cake? Here are 11 factors that can help you live a longer...


Bikram yoga for beginners

Bikram yoga is growing in popularity'but is it safe for beginners? Read the opinions of two yoga teachers, and share...