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Quiz: Are you a healthy sleeper?

Instead of letting the eight-hour myth determine how much sleep you need, evaluate how you feel during the day. Take...


How one woman fell in love with curling

Writer Patricia Pearson's first attempt at curling revealed that mastering this iconic Canadian sport is much harder than it looks


Plastic surgery addiction may be caused by more than low self-esteem

Were you just a tad perplexed by reality TV star Heidi Montag’s extreme plastic surgery? If you don’t get the


How to be a better listener

Truly listening to your partner can be the key to resolving disagreements quickly and peacefully. Learn how to listen with...


Quiz: How much sodium is in your food?

You could be swallowing sodium where you least expect it. Take our quiz to find out how much sodium is...


Quiz: How healthy is your heart?

Take our quiz to find out if your heart health knowledge adds up


Natural home remedies: Menopause problems

Don't suffer through night sweats and mood swings'try these natural remedies to help relieve your symptoms during menopause


Dos and don’ts of choosing the right toothbrush

Confused by the toothbrush aisle? Follow these tips to choose the right toothbrush for your needs

How much do you know about toothbrushes?

Take this quiz to reveal how much you know about that bathroom sink fixture, the toothbrush


5 things your toothbrush wants you to know

Think your teeth and gums are healthy? Double-check by asking your toothbrush for advice


5 Reasons to Try Yoga this Year

Whether you're new to yoga or trying to get back into it, here are five reasons to get on the...


What’s lurking in your toothbrush?

Toothbrushes can be home to millions of bacteria. Find out what's living in your toothbrush and how to keep it...


7 exercises that boost your energy

No time for a nap? Take action to boost your energy with these seven revitalizing exercises


5 ways to stop snoring

Loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get shallow...


Train like an Olympic athlete

Olympic trainer Lucinda Jagger offers BH readers six moves to get you feeling (and looking) like an Olympic athlete


3 keys to happiness

Renowned spirituality and self-help guru Deepak Chopra reveals the secret to finding happiness and fulfillment


6 gym-bag essentials

Accessorize your workout with the tools everyone should have in their gym bag

Do cough medications work?

Can't stop coughing? If you are like more than 40 percent of Canadians, you will reach for an over-the-counter cough...


5 workout tools and how to use them

Not all workout tools are created equal'while some add much-needed resistance to your workout, others will simply gather dust in...


A scientific reason to love your big butt

Fantastic news for Sir Mix-A-Lot and his ilk: A new study by a team of British researchers suggests that having


7 kid activities you should try as an adult

Living a healthy lifestyle can be child's play. Try one of these kid activities to help you stay fit'and have...


7 ways to boost your energy

There are simple ways to boost your energy when you're feeling sluggish. Learn how to re-energize, plus find out what...


5 retro fitness fads

From '80s aerobics to strippercise, take a ride in our way-back machine to remember the fitness trends we loved

What we resolve for 2010

Find out what the Best Health team is aiming to achieve this year


5 books for a healthier 2010

Resolving to read more? Put these healthy book picks at the top of your list this year


10 ways to sleep better during menopause

Several nights a week, more than half of women between the ages of 35 and 55 can't sleep because of...


8 reasons why you’re gaining weight

Overeating and lack of exercise are obvious explanations for the extra pounds, but there might be a medical reason why...


3 Celebrity Workouts You Can Do at Home

Hollywood trainers divulge their get-fit secrets on these three celebrity workout DVDs


Why video games are good for kids

Video games can isolate children socially and distract them from homework, right? In fact, they may not be so bad...