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Snowshoeing for fun and fitness
Across Canada, women are discovering snowshoeing as a fun way to stay fit. Find out how to get started
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New treatments for depression
Antidepressants do work. So do some surprising new depression treatments
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Snowshoeing in Canada
Snowshoeing is an effective workout and a fun, easy way to get outside and enjoy winter. Find out where to...
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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...
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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...
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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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BH 300×600 test page
Test page for new ad units on Best Health
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A new kind of hockey mom
How my wife discovered a love of playing hockey'and the exercise and camaraderie that come with it
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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Yeast infections: Diagnosis and treatment
Find out how to tell if you have a yeast infection, plus learn about your options for treatment
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Reader letters: January/February 2009
Find out what readers had to say in letters from the January/February issue of Best Health Magazine
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Anxiety: Symptoms and treatment
Are you worried all the time? It could be an anxiety disorder. Learn about the symptoms of anxiety and how...
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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...
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How to sleep better
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night? Wondering if naps are right for you? Learn how to...