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The 5 best foods for men

Whether you're trying to lower your blood pressure or fight prostate cancer, protecting your health begins with your diet. Here...


How to avoid allergy symptoms

While you can't completely avoid nature during allergy season, there are steps you can take to avoid allergy symptoms


How to lose baby weight like a celebrity

How did Katie Holmes and Kate Hudson seemingly effortlessly drop their baby weight? They likely spent a fortune on personal...


Fitness tips from dancer Blake McGrath

Ever wonder how a professional dancer keeps his body in tip-top shape? Here, dancer and musician Blake McGrath gives Best...


The best new running shoes for spring

We tested six of the hottest new running shoes for spring to see if they live up to their claims....


What the shape of your spine says about you

Whether you slouch or stand tall, your posture is sending a non-verbal message. Here's what the shape of your spine...


Eating disorders: How a personal trainer won her battle with food

Overcoming an eating disorder can be a long and painful battle. Here's how one personal trainer won her fight with...


What a naturopath can and can’t do for you

With recent changes in regulations for naturopathic medicine in Canada, naturopaths are gaining new rights. Find out what a naturopath...

Are You Wasting Your Money On The Wrong Probiotics?

Probiotics have been called the “friendly bacteria,” due to their wide range of health benefits. Here's how to choose the...


6 things everyone should know about cavities

Want to avoid fillings'and the dreaded root canal? Start by learning where tooth decay comes from


How to deal with tooth emergencies

Accidents happen'and they can happen to your teeth. Learn how to deal with them to minimize the damage


Blood glucose: How your blood sugar can affect your health

Foods that dramatically raise and then lower your blood sugar can lead to health problems. Here's what you should know...


8 ways your kitchen can help you lose weight

A healthier diet starts with a healthy cooking space. Here are eight simple ways to use your kitchen to lose...


20 diabetes-friendly lunch recipes

These diabetes-friendly lunch recipes offer a wide range of healthy lunch options for any occasion'and full nutritional information for diabetics....


5 Reasons Why Oral Care Matters

Think it's all about whiter teeth and fresh breath? Good oral care has some surprising benefits for your overall health


The best health advice Mom ever gave you

From beauty tips to beating a cold, moms seem to have an answer for everything. Here is some of the...


7 healthy Mother’s Day gift ideas

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Here are seven healthy gift ideas that are sure to make mom smile

6 easy ways to improve your sleep

You might be surprised to find out just how significant these simple suggestions prove to be. Give them a chance...


Why do diets stop working?

Dr. Arya Sharma is chair for obesity research and management at the University of Alberta, and scientific director of the...


3 water-saving dual-flush toilets

Ditch your water-wasting toilet for one of these three eco-friendly dual-flush models


5 ways to reduce your water footprint

With the amount of water being consumed every day, shortages are imminent. Here are five simple ways you can reduce...


Water footprint of common foods

You may be surprised to learn how much water it takes to make the food you eat every day. Best...


The Benefits of AntiGravity Yoga

AntiGravity Yoga is a hot new fitness trend making its way across Canada. Find out what it is and whether...

Is your partner making you gain weight?

Recent research suggests that your relationship could be making you gain weight. Here are four tips to help you beat...


Organ donation: One woman’s story

When writer Liz Maxwell was battling a severe autoimmune liver deficiency, a liver transplant changed her life. This glimpse into...


Natural home remedies: Nail problems

Whether or not you're the manicure type, you'll want to seek help when fingernails or toenails turn into eyesores. Here...


Review: Are MEC’s new bikes worth the price?

Guest blogger Drew Nelles, associate web editor for readersdigest.ca and bike aficionado, gives us the scoop on Mountain Equipment Co-op’s


Canada’s best health advice

Looking for ways to improve your health? Try these tips from our readers for a healthier life


Quiz: What’s your sleep style?

Before you can improve your sleeping habits, you need to determine what they are. Take our quiz to find your...