7 ways Canadians are preparing for H1N1
As the country braces for the coming flu season and fears of the H1N1 virus loom large, some Canadians are...
How to adjust your bicycle
Avoid injury by properly adjusting your bike so it's just right for you
The benefits of biking
Why cycling is so good for your body and mind'plus, how to pick the gear that's right for you
Swine flu FAQ
Get the facts about the new H1N1 virus and learn how to protect yourself
5 ways to prevent type 2 diabetes
Up to 90 percent of cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by healthy lifestyle habits. Here are five...
“How I handled swine flu”
Writer Patricia Pearson shares her family's experience with the H1N1 virus
Best Health News: October 2009
Why girl talk is good for you, faster breast cancer screening, and the truth about fertility meds'here's your monthly roundup...
6 things you should know about your genital health
Been a while since your last sex-ed class? Brush up on your genital health IQ with these six common questions,...
How much sleep do you really need?
If you struggle to get eight hours of shut-eye, read on to find out how much sleep you should be...
Excerpt: Eating Pomegranates: A memoir of mothers, daughters and the breast cancer gene
Journalist Sarah Gabriel was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44'a result of a rare inherited mutation on the BRCA1...
4 foods that boost good cholesterol
These four super-foods increase your levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol," which will help lower your risk for...
How to find love in the 21st century
There are plenty of accessible ways to meet your match. Here's how to find love in today's hectic world
5 habits for eco-friendly food shopping
Want to make your grocery shops greener? Keep the following practices in mind when planning menus, shopping for food and...
4 green cleaners that work
Best Health's associate editor Lisa Hannam gave some green cleaners a go. Here are four that worked for her
How to lose a pound a week
Simply add exercise; subtract food. Here are two weeks' worth of ideas to get started!
Trying tai chi
It's an ancient Chinese art you can do anywhere, and it has health benefits. How could I resist?
4 myths and truths about weight loss
Find out which weight loss wisdom actually works and what's just a myth
Why eating at night will make you gain weight
Find out why nighttime snacking could be your weight-loss downfall
5 strange-but-true health cures
Who says scientists lack imagination? These strange-but-true health studies prove medical researchers are thinking outside the box when it comes...
10 ways to stress less and sleep more
When stress interrupts your sleep on a nightly basis, it sets you up for chronic insomnia. Here's how to feel...
How to Do a Thyroid Self-Exam
Learn the facts about thyroid cancer and find out how to monitor yourself for abnormalities
10 best dance movies of all time
Get your groove on with our list of the best dance movies ever made
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer: Photos from Toronto
On the weekend of September 12, four team members from Best Health'along with thousands of other participants'walked to raise money...
4 new resources for moms-to-be
Pregnant, or planning to be? These three books'and one DVD'will help you get organized, beat stress and stay healthy
Decorating baby’s room: How to make a small nursery appear larger
Often the smallest room in the house is chosen as the nursery'and the room can seem cramped when it's time...
12 bad excuses to skip running
Instead of focusing on why you can't go for a run, turn those reasons into your motivation!
How to use online health information
Many websites are packed with pertinent health information'but many others are untrustworthy. Here's how to tell the difference
4 signs you’re a cyberchondriac
The Internet is packed with information about health conditions'but when does diligent research turn into an obsession? Find out if...
Why sex hurts: Vulvodynia explained
Vulvodynia can have a devastating impact on a woman's sex life, her relationships and her lifestyle. But there are treatments...