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What Causes Lower Back Pain in Women?

Low back pain strikes equally, but there are causes that specifically affect women, ranging from pregnancy to endometriosis.


If You Have Winter Allergies, Here’s Why and What Experts Recommend

Seasonal allergies don't just happen in the spring and fall. Learn about the symptoms of winter allergies, as well as...


5 Stretches for Upper Back Pain

Do these simple expert-approved stretches for upper back pain to help alleviate pent-up tension and increase mobility.


How Pain Management Specialists Can Help You Treat Chronic Pain

Here's what causes chronic pain and how pain specialists use medications and treatments to help manage symptoms.


What to Know About the Benefits of Oil Pulling for Your Teeth

What is oil pulling, and does it offer any benefits beyond those you get from brushing your teeth? Here's what...


What Therapists Think About Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Mental Health

Neuro-linguistic programming focuses on changing your thoughts to improve your mental health. But can you really banish anxiety, fear, and...


I Tried a Theragun Massage Gun for Back Pain—Here’s My Review

A percussion massage gun can provide back pain relief and loosen tight muscles, but there are important things to keep...


13 Highly Effective Folk Medicine Remedies From Around the World

Many of us fall back on folk medicine remedies for ailments, whether they’re proven to be effective or not. We...

CBD Drinks Are Everywhere — Will They Help Me Relax?

This is what you need to know about drinkable CBD, including what they’re supposed to do, if they have any...


How I Conquered Anorexia and Depression—and Learned to Love My Body (and Life)

It took years of hard work and the right treatment, but here's how I was able to recover from anorexia...


12 Frozen Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs

Nutritionists share the frozen foods you should avoid at all costs and which quick and healthy options they choose to...


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The Best Natural Hand Sanitizers Available in Canada

No soap and water? No problem. Here are the natural hand sanitizers worth carrying on you at all times.


Let It Out: 14 Ways a Good Cry Affects Your Mind and Body

We cry when we're happy, sad, angry, frustrated, and moved—but why? We asked the world's leading crying experts to weigh...


5 Stretches and Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Exercises that prevent shoulder pain help safeguard the stability and mobility of this highly complex joint.


30 Healthy Habits to Adopt Now, According to Every Type of Doctor

We asked medical professionals about the healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their best...


35 Secrets Your Dentist Won’t Tell You

What came out of their mouths will change the way you treat yours.


How to Move Ahead When the Tank Feels Empty

Aisha Ahmad leans on her experience working in disaster zones to reflect on the year that was.


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30+ Essentials Health Editors Got for Quarantine

In Lockdown 1.0, our editorial team compiled a list of the wellness, fitness, nutrition, self-care, and entertainment must-haves they stocked...


3 Ways to Beat the Winter (Pandemic) Blues

Here are three things to do—and 15 products—that will help you cheer up right now.


6 Helpful Products for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can be challenging to manage. Find relief with one of these useful expert-recommended products, from therapy balls...


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6 Hand Sanitizers, Available in Canada, Health Editors Love

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Government of Canada strongly recommends using a hand sanitizer when soap and water...


20 Romantic Comedies on Netflix Canada You’ll Fall in Love With

Unearthing the perfect romantic comedy from Netflix Canada’s huge selection can be tricky, but we’ve done the heavy-lifting for you!...

How to Create and Keep a Daily Routine During a Pandemic

A daily routine can provide feelings of predictability, normalcy, and control during pandemic stress. Here's how to create and keep...


‘We’re Not Doing a Good Enough Job’: How Canada’s Health Gap Is Affecting Women

Three women’s health centres across Canada have joined forces to educate Canadians on the health gap and raise funds for...


5 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Ease Perimenopause Symptoms

We spoke with Dr. Renee Morissette, a certified menopause practitioner at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Program of Saskatchewan, about small...


Mamelon Teeth: Why You Have Ridges on Your Teeth

Mamelon bumps are ridges on the edges of teeth that don't cause big problems, but can prevent the "perfect smile."


Celina Caesar-Chavannes: ‘I Can’t Keep Pretending to be Something That I’m Not’

Hannah Sung talks to the former Liberal MP about her new book, "Can You Hear Me Now?," microaggressions and what...


The Science and Benefits of Feeling Happy

Here's a look at what science says about happiness, its health benefits, and what experts suggest for feeling more of...