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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


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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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...