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Cold

There's a good reason this ailment is often called the common cold: North Americans catch more a stunning 1 billion...


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The overwhelming symptom in chronic fatigue syndrome is long-standing physical and mental exhaustion with no clear cause.


Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is potentially preventable, because it has a precancerous stage.


Cataracts

Cataracts are permanent once established. But the opaque contents of the lens capsule can be removed to restore vision.


Cancer

Cancer is a disease that occurs when body cells grow out of control. Many of the 200 different types of...


Bunions

Feet hurting in those shoes? Bunions can be a killer.


“A heart attack saved my life.”

A 54-year-old heart-attack survivor puts herself first'and loses 20 pounds


“I ran my first marathon at 43!”

A daughter's diabetes diagnosis got this mom running

“I beat anxiety with yoga.”

One woman's triumph over depression, a breast-cancer scare and infidelity


“I lost 26 pounds!”

Weight loss tips from a 44-year-old mother of three


Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is a severe mental illness in which periods of deep depression alternate with periods of overactive, excited behaviour,...


Back Pain

Back pain is the nemesis. And it's no wonder, given that the spine is a complex structure of vertebrae, discs,...


Asthma

Asthma attacks can make people feel as if they are suffocating. As they struggle to draw breath through narrowed airways...


Arthritis

Experts still aren't sure why cartilage, the shock-absorbing tissue that normally coats the ends of bones, sometimes breaks down. When...


Alzheimer’s Disease

Few ailments are as heartbreaking as Alzheimer's disease. Initially, the body remains vigorous, while the mind slowly and inexorably wastes...


20 sex secrets

Canadian women share intimate tips on sex toys, videos and more


Allergies

For millions of people, allergies'sneezing and wheezing, runny noses and itchy eyes'are the natural consequences of opening a window, working...

Nine no-fail stressbusters

Inject a little Zen into your day with these research-based tips


Adult Acne

Even if you sail through your teens with clear skin, you may develop acne when you're an adult. Don't despair....


8 tips to stop tech stress

If your gadgets are stressing you out, maybe it's time to unplug'at least for a little while. Learn how to...


How weird is that?

Are your quirks perfectly normal, or is it time to get help?


Self check: Are you an optimist?

Three key ways to assess your attitude and determine whether you're an optimist


13 tips for banishing clutter

Organization pros share their top strategies for banishing clutter from every corner of your home

19 Reasons to Take a Nap

Need an excuse to sneak in a nap this afternoon? We've got enough to last you weeks.


The things men do for love

Want to inspire your guy to be more romantic? Show him these real-life stories of what men have done for...


Election Results 2021: What Trudeau’s Win Means for Health Care in Canada

From COVID-19 to long-term care, here is what experts say the re-elected Liberal government will mean for Canadian health care.


How Many Steps Do You Really Need to Walk Each Day to Live Longer?

Learn what the research really says about step counts and your health. Plus, advice from a doctor on activity and...


What It Means if You Have Cloudy Urine

Does your pee look cloudy or murky? Chances are it's nothing to worry about, but cloudy urine could be a...


How Walking Meditation Can Improve Your Mental Health

Walking meditation is ideal for people who find it difficult to stay still, meditation beginners, and even highly decorated athletes....