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Yoga pose of the month: Engage inner strength with Warrior II

As the days grow shorter and indoor life gets busier, find your inner strength and focus by practising Warrior II...


7 things that are secretly making you gain weight

Not sure why your jeans suddenly feel tighter? Choices you make in your everyday life might be secretly causing you...


Natural home remedies: arthritis

If you suffer from arthritis pain, you're certainly not alone. Here's how to ease your aches the natural way


Is laser eye surgery right for you?

Tired of wearing glasses every day? Here are six ways to determine if laser eye surgery might be the right...


Bras after breast cancer

For many survivors of breast cancer, wearing the right bra and prostheses can go a long way in helping them...


Is there a cure for celiac disease?

For individuals struggling with celiac disease, a lifetime of gluten avoidance may seem like the only option. Could there be...


How cutting gluten could be bad for your health

Thinking about going gluten-free? Here's why cutting gluten from your diet could be bad for your health


The best advice for a healthy relationship

What does it take to make a marriage or long-term relationship work? We asked you for your best advice and...

4 ways friends are good for your health

Research shows pals are far more than good company'friends are good for your health


Is Wi-Fi safe?

Reports of parents concerned over the health risks of Wi-Fi dominate the headlines, but are their concerns valid? We asked...


Embarrassing health questions, answered

If you've ever been curious about some of the strange things your body does, you're not alone. Best Health turned...


Mouth-care tips for new moms

As a new mom, your baby's needs become your top priority. But looking after your oral health can actually impact...


The cheapest workout tool you’ll ever use

Want to build strong, shapely muscles? Tone up with our custom workout, featuring the cheapest workout tool ever: tubing!


News: Is there a link between air pollution and breast cancer?

When you live in a major city such as Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver, you begin to accept that certain things


The killer cancer gene: What you should know about BRCA

The BRCA gene is also known as the breast cancer gene. Testing positive means a choice between major surgery or...


5 diabetes-friendly desserts

Think managing diabetes means that you can't indulge your sweet tooth now and then? Think again! Here are eight diabetes-friendly...


Yoga pose of the month: Release tension with Reed Pose with side bends

Muscle tension can accumulate in the neck and shoulders, especially during busy periods. Relieve that tension with this side bend

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5 foods your dentist wants you to avoid

While it's important to have a varied diet, some food choices are a lot less tooth-friendly than others. Read on...


Are long-distance relationships healthy?

Technology has made romance from afar more convenient than ever before. But could a long-distance relationship be bad for your...


6 ways to improve your sleep hygiene

Maintaining a good sleep routine is the best way to ensure you get a good night's rest. Here's how to...


Health tests at every age

From blood pressure to bone density, our yearly checkups change as we get older. Here's your guide to health tests...


6 ways to rev up your metabolism

Yes, you can burn more calories'by boosting your metabolism. Here's how

10 secret time wasters revealed

Trying to be more efficient and free up more time for you? These supposed time savers are anything but


Should you go to the ER?

When faced with an issue that requires medical attention, it's tough to decide what to do next. Here, an emergency...


The truth about arthritis treatments

Suffering from arthritis pain? Here are some popular treatments that could bring relief'and some to avoid


Sex advice: How to relax and enjoy getting oral sex

The secret's out: not everyone enjoys getting oral sex. Our resident sex and relationship expert shares her advice on how...


Expert advice: How do I divorce-proof my marriage?

A reader asks, how do you keep your marriage together and avoid becoming a divorce statistic? Our resident sex and...


Your questions on sex, love and relationships answered

Sex expert and psychologist Cheryl Fraser shares her answers to all your intimate questions about sex and how to have...