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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What is orthorexia?
If you or someone you know is obsessed with healthy foods, they could be suffering from disordered eating
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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...
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5 active winter vacation ideas
Longing to get away with your family or friends? We rounded up some fun and healthy winter vacation ideas
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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,...
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Fitness trend: Gyrotonic
These exercises developed by a dancer can help improve muscle strength and posture
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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?...
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...