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I Had My First Hair Appointment Post-Quarantine—Here’s What It Was Like

When my salon reopened, I was ready to see my stylist. Here's what happened during my first hair appointment during...


This Is the Least Amount of Exercise You Need to Live Longer

You don't need hours and hours of workouts to reap the benefits of exercise. Here's what's necessary.


13 Books About Race to Read to Your Kids

Here are some of our favourite kids books that include perspectives from people of colour.


11 Cleaning Tips Every Dog or Cat Owner Should Know

These cleaning tips for pet owners offer practical solutions for everything from a no-mess litter box to keeping furniture clean.


13 Things You Need to Know About Birth Control Pills

Whether you're trying to get pregnant or not, these are the facts doctors want you to know about birth control...


Why It’s Important to Know What BIPOC Stands For

Suddenly seeing this term a lot in your social media feeds or the news? Here's what it means and why...


19 Therapist Tips for Finding Hope in Dark Times

Battling Covid-19, economic hardship, and racial injustice is overwhelming: These therapists offer ways to refuel your hope.


The Easiest Way to Boost Your Well-Being This Summer

Drink water. That's it, my friends: Water is basically the most important thing for our health. Here's why it's even...

15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Baby Shampoo

This gentle parenting favourite has lots of uses in and out of the tub. From cleaning your eyelids to washing...


3 Women Share the Swaps They’re Making to Let More Joy Into Their Lives

When your negativity, unproductive nighttime habits, and social media addiction are holding you back, what do you do? You switch...


16 Quirky Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherited

Is it nature or nurture? Here are some seemingly random things that aren't random at all—they're inherited traits.


8 Uses for Rubbing Alcohol You Never Knew About (and 2 to Avoid)

Your health can benefit from rubbing alcohol in ways that go way beyond wiping down surfaces.


Why Do I Have Bowel Movements When I Exercise?

Gastroenterologists reveal why you have the urge to go to the washroom when you exercise and the potential causes behind...


8 Virtual Events to Celebrate Pride 2020

Here's how you can celebrate Pride Month and support the LGBT2Q+ community across Canada and the globe, during the pandemic.


4 Helpful Tips for Wearing a Face Mask in Hot Weather

It looks like the coronavirus will be around all summer long, so we'll be wearing a face mask all summer...


Work-from-Home Rules Everyone Needs to Follow

An etiquette expert shares tips for being as professional as possible.


Zoom Burnout Is Real—Here Are 7 Therapist Tips For Making Hangouts Better

Weekly Zoom meetings seemed great at first—and then they suddenly became a hassle. We asked experts how to make Zoom...

How to Make the Most of Summer 2020

Here are a few quintessential activities to add to your summer to-do list that'll have you feeling nostalgic, fulfilled, and...


12 Common Bedroom Items that Are Secretly Toxic

If you're not careful, the room that should foster sweet dreams could become a waking nightmare. Don't miss these surprising...


7 Sneaky Signs Your Allergy Medicine Isn’t Working

Doctors reveal the unexpected ways your body tells you that your allergy medicine is not working and the fixes to...


The Scientific Reason You Are (Or Aren’t) a Mosquito Magnet

Constantly swarmed by mosquitoes? Here's why.


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Black-Female-Owned Wellness Businesses to Support Now and Always

One way to show solidarity with the Black community—besides educating ourselves and donating to causes like Black Health Alliance—is by...


What You Need to Know About Cannabis Edibles

Here's what cannabis experts and users have to say about the benefits of edibles.

10 Easy Plants You Can Grow in Containers

Gardeners have discovered they can grow a host of plants in pots, bins and window boxes.


Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Which Should You Be Using?

Turns out when it comes to fighting the novel coronavirus—and in general—there's a clear winner.


Support the Black Community by Donating to These Organizations

Here's where to donate in Canada and the U.S. to support the Black community and help fight anti-Black racism.


8 Best Stainless Steel Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated

Registered dietitians and other experts reveal the importance of drinking water and their favourite stainless steel water bottles to stay...


9 Surprising Diseases that Dermatologists Find First

Dermatologists can tell so much just by looking at your skin. In fact, they may help you detect early signs...


11 Ways You’ve Been Swimming All Wrong

New swimming methods are helping us discover more efficient ways to move in the water.