How Sexism Helped Our Species Thrive
Science writer Cat Bohannon’s new book is a user’s guide to the female mammal, and it is full of surprises.
My Honest Review of the Carol Bike’s Five-Minute Workout
I tried a very short REHIT fitness regime, and asked experts to weigh in on its effectiveness.
12 Clutter Culprits and the Best Ways to Organize Them
In this excerpt from the new book A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home, author Melissa Dilkes Patera shares her...
I Found Happiness by Microdosing Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin helps me manage my anxiety and depression better than anything else I’ve tried.
6 Smart Ways to Have a Clutter-Free Home in 2024
Melissa Dilkes Pateras gained a huge following on TikTok for her funny tips on housecleaning and basic home repair. In...
A Pro Wrestler in Nova Scotia Shares Their Fitness Routine
Wrestler and MasterChef Canada winner Jennifer Crawford works out to maintain their emotional and mental health as much as their...
Birth Control Is Free in B.C. When Will There Be National Coverage?
We asked Dr. Wendy Norman, whose research helped bring about the policy, to explain where we’re at
I Needed a Mind, Body and Soul Reboot—and I Found It in Jamaica
Invigorating yoga classes with an ocean view, island-style spa treatments, nature hikes and meditative sound bath experiences enhanced with a...
“I Joined an Adult Ballet Class at Age 41”
I don’t wear a tutu and my pirouettes are lopsided at best, but ballet class is the best hour and...
Meet Our 2023 Health Heroes!
These nine changemakers and determined advocates are working to build communities, welcome newcomers, raise awareness of health-care gaps and change...
3 Ways Mindfulness Can Help You Get Through the Holiday Season
Give yourself the gift of a calm, focused and happy holiday season by putting mindfulness and meditation at the top...
How the HIV/AIDs Epidemic in Canada Changed My Family’s Life Forever
Melanie Brooks’s father was infected with HIV from contaminated blood in the mid-1980s. He decided to keep his illness a...
It’s Time for Some Self-Love—Here Are 6 Ways Masturbation Is Good for You
A little self-love could be the cure to what ails you. Here, an expert shares how masturbation can help your...
What’s the Best Way to Deal with Anxiety?
Are you worried, restless, or having trouble concentrating most of the time? It could be anxiety. This common mental health...
This Basketball League Is Breaking the Gender Barrier
Thanks to Hoopqueens, more people are heading back to the court.
How to Set Boundaries With Family Without Feeling Guilty
As millennials and Gen Z embrace therapy-speak and set boundaries with family, their baby boomer parents might wonder what’s going...
How Can We Help Girls Build Confidence So They Want to Stay in Sports?
Forty-five percent of teenage girls drop out of sports (which is twice the rate of boys) because they don't feel...
What Is Rebound COVID, and Does Paxlovid Play a Role?
We asked infectious diseases physician Michael Gardam, who’s the medical director of infection control at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto...
20 Holiday Gifts That Give Back
Make holiday shopping more meaningful this season with these Canadian gifts that give a portion or all of their proceeds...
So Many Women Are Listening to Audio Porn Right Now—And You May Want to, Too
Why do some women prefer audio porn over video? Because it better aligns with how they get off.
30ish Wellness Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Stumped on how to spoil the ones you love? Shop this selection of feel-good items that’ll make their...
7 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body When It Starts to Get Dark Out Earlier
Yes, there's SAD (seasonal affective disorder), but also these surprising side effects.
This Free App Helps Muslims Access Better Mental Health Care
Ruh bridges psychology and faith to make mental health care more accessible for Muslims
Why Is There a Shortage of Family Doctors in Canada?
Over one in five Canadians don't have a primary care provider.
What Is the “Wall Pilates” Workout Craze?
We asked a certified Pilates instructor to weigh in on this popular exercise routine and rounded up a few of...
This Ontario Farmer Is Reconnecting With Hmong Culture
Judy Ning’s daily movement regime is heavy on manual labour: squatting and weeding, pushing wheelbarrows and harvesting veggies from Paper...
This Is What It’s Like to Terminate a Pregnancy in Your 40s
The pregnancy was unexpected—as were my conflicting and complex emotions as I navigated the healthcare system through miscarriage and a...
Dragon Boating Is Helping Cancer Survivors Thrive
Friendship, determination and a breast cancer diagnosis unites the members of Dragons Abreast
