Snowshoeing for fun and fitness
Across Canada, women are discovering snowshoeing as a fun way to stay fit. Find out how to get started
New treatments for depression
Antidepressants do work. So do some surprising new depression treatments
Snowshoeing in Canada
Snowshoeing is an effective workout and a fun, easy way to get outside and enjoy winter. Find out where to...
7 pharmacy services you didn’t know existed
Health brochures and blood pressure machines have long been staples at independent dispensaries and the bigger chains across Canada, from...
4 new tricks to get and stay slim
There's emerging evidence that your brain and even household chemicals can play a major role in weight gain. Here's how...
Natural home remedies: Chapped lips
Do low temperatures'and other less-than-favourable conditions'make your lips dry and chapped? It happens to all of us, but we can...
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Test page for new ad units on Best Health
A new kind of hockey mom
How my wife discovered a love of playing hockey'and the exercise and camaraderie that come with it
The rise of nurse practitioners in Canada
Doctor shortages are putting a strain on our healthcare system. Nurse practitioners could be one way to relieve it
9 secrets to staying healthy on cruises
Working on-board a cruise ship, our writer learned how to avoid buffet bingeing and other curses of cruising. Here are...
14 ways to make your fitness goals stick
It's easy enough to make goals'sticking to them over the long haul is the challenge. Follow these 14 expert tips...
How light therapy can help seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder and its milder form, the "winter blues," affect millions of Canadians. Find out how light therapy can...
Depression and nutrition: Beat the winter blues with vitamins and minerals
How good nutrition can help prevent and treat seasonal affective disorder, depression and more
Natural home remedies: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
When winter hits, your mood might sink. Cold, snow and short days can be pretty depressing. But there are many...
Yeast infections: Diagnosis and treatment
Find out how to tell if you have a yeast infection, plus learn about your options for treatment
Aromatherapy and essential oils: Benefits and uses
Aromatherapy can be soothing, uplifting, even healing'and it's easily incorporated into your day. Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy and...
Best Health printable food journal
The research is in: food diaries really do help you lose weight. Download and print our Best Health food diary...
12 resolutions for mind and spirit
This year, when brainstorming ways to improve your life, commit to thinking beyond just the body, and remember to feed...
The foods to eat for healthy eyes
Find out which foods will help keep your eyes healthy, plus get recipe suggestions to incorporate them in your diet
Reader letters: January/February 2009
Find out what readers had to say in letters from the January/February issue of Best Health Magazine
5 steps to starting a weight loss support group
A healthy lifestyle is easier to achieve when you've got support. Learn how to start your own weight loss support...
Video game fitness reviews
Yes, you can lose weight and get toned while having fun. Find out how effective the fitness games on Nintendo's...
Living walls to clean your home’s air
Build a green oasis in your home with a living wall, a vertical garden made of plants
Valentine’s Day gift ideas
Searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea for your honey? Look no further than this collection of gifts for...
5 questions to always ask your dentist
Find out how to get the most out of your dental visit with these questions you should always ask your...
Eat your way to lower blood pressure
Need to lower your blood pressure? Stock up on foods that take the pressure off, while skipping meals that could...
Anxiety: Symptoms and treatment
Are you worried all the time? It could be an anxiety disorder. Learn about the symptoms of anxiety and how...
Prostate cancer: How diet and lifestyle can reduce his risk
Getting screened is important. So is taking a few easy measures to prevent prostate cancer, the most common cancer in...
How to sleep better
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night? Wondering if naps are right for you? Learn how to...