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Why Staying at Home Causes Constipation—and How to Get Relief
Our health experts weigh in on "quarantine constipation," why it occurs, and the steps to take to find constipation relief.
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What Is Dead Butt Syndrome? 6 Workout Moves That Help This Painful Condition
An exercise physiologist shares the best workouts to help "dead butt syndrome"—a painful condition, also known as gluteus medius tendinopathy,...
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13 Post-Workout Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Progress
You put in all that work getting a sweat on, so don't undo it all as soon as the exercise...
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The Best Walking Workout for Older People
A strength and nutrition coach reveals the benefits of walking for older people and offers a walking workout tailored to...
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How a Teenager Handles Online Learning in Quarantine
In our Day in the Quarantine Life series, we’re chatting with Canadians about their new normal, exploring how they organize...
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12 Teeth-Cleaning Mistakes That Make Dentists Cringe
We asked dentists to reveal the dental mistakes that make them cringe, from rushing your toothbrushing to overusing whitening products.
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7 Tips for Walking Outside During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Here's how to reduce your risk of infection while getting your steps in, boosting your immune system, and getting fresh...
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44 Health Mistakes People Make Every Day
From the way you sit to how you use your phone, there are little things you do each day that...
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The Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe You’ve Been Looking For
Here's a foolproof sourdough bread recipe that demystifies the process and makes a tasty, tender loaf of bread.
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7 Shoe Mistakes You’re Making That Hurt Your Feet
We asked podiatrists to reveal the most common shoe mistakes people make when choosing footgear and how to avoid foot...
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8 Ways to Use Your New Fitness Tracker to Get Fit
Use your fitness tracker to improve overall health, from updating your personal biometrics to monitoring your progress over time.
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10 Running Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Running can be a good, inexpensive way to stay in shape and relieve stress, but not if you're doing it...
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Is Coronavirus Airborne? What Doctors Need You to Know
We asked health experts about how coronavirus spreads, whether you can catch it from exhaled air, if cloth face masks...
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9 Terrible Treadmill Mistakes that Make Trainers Cringe
To get the most out of this constantly popular piece of fitness equipment, make sure you're avoiding these treadmill mistakes...
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4 Strength Training Tips Every Woman Needs to Know
In an attempt to level the lifting field, so to speak, we've gathered a few insights from female industry professionals...
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3 Essential Support and Mobility Moves for Your Back
All you need is a set of dumbbells and a little motivation to do these mobility moves to strengthen and...
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6 Uses for Witch Hazel That Might Surprise You
Witch hazel has been a go-to treatment for centuries for everything from infections to bug bites.
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7 Surprising Home Remedies for Teeth Grinding
Health experts offer home remedies to help reduce teeth grinding and prevent complications like jaw pain.
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Shin Splints: Why They Happen and How to Avoid Them
Do your shins ache when you run, dance, or jump around? It may be shin splints. Here are the symptoms,...
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Tips for Finding Your Best Pair of Running Shoes
Your next great run starts with the right footwear. Here’s how to hit your stride.
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10 Food Delivery Services Available Right Now in Canada
Since you're already practising social distancing, you might as well skip the grocery store altogether and start ordering your food...
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10 Easy Recipes for All the Frozen Spinach You Stocked Up On
Grabbed a few too many bags of frozen spinach when preparing for quarantine? They won't go to waste with these...
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Shay Mitchell Shares the Best Way to Support Any Mom in Your Life
The Canadian actress talks about life as a new mom and what she’s up to in quarantine.
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30 Household Items You Had No Idea Were Reusable
Sure, there are plenty of things you know are reusable—grocery tote bags, metal straws, reusable water bottles. But, in addition...
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10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do
Gardening does a lot more than make your yard look nice or deliver fresh veggies. It can boost your immune...
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How to Build a Strong Microbiome to Improve Your Gut Health
Registered dietitians and twin sisters Rebecca and Reisha Harper reveal the best foods to give your gut microbiome a healthy...
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3 Pantry Staples to Make at Home for Cleaner Eating
Eating processed foods is convenient, but it might not be worth it: New studies have found that it drives weight...
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22 Weight Loss Secrets From Around the World Worth Stealing
Just about every culture has some habit that can help keep people healthy.
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Expert Tips for Training for a Half Marathon
So you’ve decided to run your first half-marathon. Ah-mazing! Not only are you gaining lifetime bragging rights but new research...