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Got Buttock Pain? Try These 3 Piriformis Stretches for Relief

Relieve buttock pain and stretch the piriformis muscle with these simple but effective piriformis stretches.


How to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation, According to an Expert

Boring old liquid savings accounts may not be sexy, but they’re a cornerstone of being able to financially survive the...


How to Be an Ally to the Asian Canadian Community

There's been a surge of anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the country. Here's what you can do to help.


What You Need to Know About CBD and Inflammation

CBD may have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Here's what to know about CBD and inflammation.


Got a Stiff Neck? Here Are 10 Home Remedies for Neck Pain

From stretches to workplace ergonomics to electrical stimulation (yep), these self-care tips should help you find sweet relief.


6 Bunion Pain Relief Tips from Podiatrists

Many people can relieve bunion pain with at-home remedies. Learn what causes a bunion, symptoms to look for, and what...


9 Things Eye Experts Won’t Tell You About Glasses

Find out the ways you can save money when it comes to caring for your eyes—and where you shouldn't ever...


8 Women Share the Impact the Pandemic Has Had on Their Mental Health

‘I went from being the most organized person to someone who couldn’t make the simplest decisions.’

My Severe Back Pain Turned Out to Be Due to a Hip Misalignment

A woman's year-long struggle with severe back pain led to an unexpected diagnosis—a hip misalignment.


16 Moves That Fitness Instructors Think Are a Waste of Your Time

Not all exercise is worth your effort. Wellness experts reveal the moves they think are a waste of time, and...


How I Used 7 Communication Tips to Improve My Relationship

Knowing how to communicate in a relationship is crucial. These are the strategies I used to introduce healthy and honest...


Can Constipation Really Cause Lower Back Pain?

Constipation can cause back pain, and if you already have low back pain, constipation can make it worse. Here's why...


Should You Use Ice or Heat for Back Pain? What Experts Say

Should you use ice or heat for lower back pain? Our experts weigh in, including the best ways to use...


Do UV Air Purifiers Really Work?

An UV air purifier claims to clean the air in your home and kill airborne viruses, like Covid-19, but how...


6 Things That Can Cause Pain Between Your Shoulder Blades

Here's why you may feel pain between your shoulder blades—and how to find relief from the discomfort.


This Is Your Funny Bone—and Why Hitting It Hurts So Much

Hitting your funny bone is no laughing matter. Here's why it's called a funny bone, why hurts so bad—and when...


3 Everyday Ailments You Can Relieve With Yoga

We asked Kate Gillespie, a yoga instructor and legacy ambassador for Lululemon, to impart her yogi wisdom to soothe what...

15 Shows With Strong Female Leads We Love on Netflix Canada

In honour of Women's History Month, we've rounded up our favourite shows on Netflix Canada that have starring...


What You Need to Know Before Taking Biotin Supplements

Marketed for hair and nail growth, biotin supplements have also been shown to skew important medical test results.


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The Best Over-the-Counter Cold and Flu Meds

Got a sore throat, runny nose, cough or fever? Here, we've highlighted the best remedies to soothe your symptoms.


Olympic Runner Melissa Bishop on How She Stays Motivated

After the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed, the elite runner recalibrated and learned to juggle motherhood, motivation and training during...


Samantha Bitty Knows Good Sex (and Wants You to Know It, Too)

Toronto sexual health educator Samantha Bitty breaks down the components to having great sex — and they might not be...


8 Newsletters, Written by Women, That You’ll Want in Your Inbox

These newsletters will quickly become must-reads in your inbox.

A Guide to Back Pain Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Whether it's a slight twinge or major agony, back pain is a common and frustrating problem. Here's how to recognize...


Hayley Wickenheiser On What Working on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Has Been Like

'There’s a hyper alertness to everyday things. Everything is magnified.'


What Canada’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics Will Mean For Canadians—and the Environment

Canada's government plans to ban single-use plastics by the end of the year. We asked Robert Kitz, food industry...


6 Happiness Books that Mental Health Experts Trust

Can you read your way to a sunnier, savvier, and more-grateful perspective? Here are some happinesss books mental health experts...


What to Know About Toothpaste Tablets Before Making the Switch

We tried zero-waste solid toothpaste to see if it’s worth switching to this eco-friendly alternative.


What Being in the Mountains for Three Days Taught Me About My Health

I went nearly 72 hours without witnessing anti-Blackness, or feeling the anxiety that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought.