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3 Simple Desk Stretches You Should Be Doing While Working From Home

If you're working from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, you might find these posture-enhancing desk stretches helpful.


How to Make a DIY Face Mask

Keep yourself and others safe and healthy with this DIY face mask.


How Long Will Quarantine Last? And 11 Other New Questions About Coronavirus Answered

An expert shares insight into what’s going on in Canadian hospitals right now, how long quarantine will last, and how...


Wearing Gloves to Protect Against Coronavirus? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

Health experts provide the latest guidance when it comes to wearing gloves during Covid-19 for the general public.


Walking This Number of Minutes Will Boost Your Mood

How long should you walk to feel better? You can reap the mood-boosting rewards of exercise in less time than...


How Ballerina Heather Ogden Spends a Day in Quarantine

In our Day in the Quarantine Life series, we're chatting with Canadians about their new normal, exploring how they organize their days...


Can’t Take 10,000 Steps a Day? Do This Instead

For days when it's not feasible to cram in the recommended 10,000 daily steps, this tip has got you covered.


How to Avoid Weight Gain When the Gym Is Closed

Health experts share their tips on how to improve your fitness, eat healthy, and avoid weight gain while you stay...

9 Reasons You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night.


10 Ways to Sneak Meditation into Your Everyday Life

Whether your stress is job-related or related to the coronavirus pandemic, or both, daily meditation can help you cope without...


11 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor

Doctors reveal the questions you should ask them at your next appointment to ensure optimal treatment and overall health.


9 Contraception Myths That Could Put Your Health at Risk

There are some misleading and potentially dangerous myths that could put your health at risk. Here's what you need to...


3 Crucial Ways to Update Your Beauty Routine Now

Here's a win-win: Get beautiful skin and a beautiful earth. The concept is simple: Practise the 3Rs in your grooming...


11 Things to Know Before Going Off Birth Control

Stopping the pill is not quite like quitting carbs or Netflix—the body changes can be dramatic. Here's what to expect.


How to Freeze Fresh Foods to Prevent Waste

Use these simple tips to freeze fresh food, safely preserve its quality, and extend your supply to prevent waste.


5 Reasons to Watch Your Alcohol Intake During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Learn why it's so important to moderate your alcohol intake during Covid-19 and tips for doing so


9 Signs You Spend Way Too Much Time on Facebook

Even if you think your habits are normal, check for these silent signs you might be spending too much time...

A Science-Tested 10-Minute Anxiety Fix That Really Works

A 10-minute meditation may help people with anxiety perform better on tasks, a study suggests.


Bad Stress vs. Good Stress: 9 Ways to Know the Difference

Everyone focuses on the negative side of stress, but some stress is actually good for you. Here's how to tell...


3 Canadian Fitness Experts Get Real About Weight Loss

What should women understand about exercising to lose weight? Are spot-target workouts effective? Are cheat days okay? Three Toronto-based fitness...


11 Sustainable Wellness Products Best Health Editors Love

Our editorial staff compiled a list of must-have sustainable products to help you on your journey to becoming more eco-friendly....


Coronavirus Quarantine: Is It Safe to Order from Restaurants?

Food experts reveal the dos and don'ts of ordering from a restaurant, whether it's delivery or pickup, during the Covid-19...


25+ Virtual Tours You Can Take in Quarantine—for Free!

We found virtual tours of the Louvre, SeaWorld, the Winchester Mystery House and more.

Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Eye Doctors Say

Eye specialists discuss whether blue light glasses can help alleviate conditions tied to screen use, such as digital eye strain.


4 Ways to Prevent Overeating When You’re Working from Home

Cynthia Sass, a Los-Angeles based registered dietitian, shares her tips to navigate working from home without overeating.


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The Best Streaming Workouts for Women

Here, five first-person accounts on the most fun and effective online workouts


12 Canadian Fitness Studios Offering Free Streaming Workout Classes

Although local studios have shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many are dedicated to bringing the fitness community together...


How Wellness Experts Cope With Coronavirus-Related Stress

Check the news only twice a day, call your family, and… make your bed? Here are all the ways experts...


15 Grocery Store Foods That Last for Years

Some grocery items can last nearly forever if they're stored properly. Follow these tricks to stop wasting food and money.