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The Mental Health Issues You’re Most Likely to Get in Every Decade

As you move through life, the mental pressures change: These are the conditions you're vulnerable to—and how to manage them.


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Don’t Have a Green Thumb? These Hacks Can Revive Almost Any Dead Houseplant

Appearances can be deceiving, so even if a plant looks dead, it doesn't mean that it is. Try these expert...


5 Money Tricks That Can Help You Save $1,000 a Month

You probably don't realize it, but there are countless little expenses on your credit card bill each week that certainly...


10 Trainer Tips to Effectively Lose Weight in Two Weeks

Fitness professionals share their tips on how to effectively lose weight—the healthy way—in just two weeks.


30 Amazing Facts About Your Brain That Will Blow Your Mind

The brain is one of the most astonishing and intricate parts of the human body. Here are some strangely interesting...


36 Secrets Your Pharmacist Isn’t Telling You

Learn how to avoid mistakes, improve your health, save money, and get the most out of your visit to the...


9 Foods That Can Make Constipation Worse

Eating a healthy diet can go a long way in terms of maintaining healthy bowel movements—and the wrong foods can...


9 New Ways to Help Prevent and Treat Birth Defects

Today, innovative technologies and procedures are saving babies' lives.

“Confidence Is Currency:” How to Crush Your Fear and Find Your Inner Strength

Beloved singer-songwriter Jully Black is dedicated to bringing empowered women together across Canada and beyond, one sweat session at a...


Woke Up With a Stiff Neck? Here’s What to Do Next

That stiff neck feeling is a literal pain in the neck. But luckily there are lots of ways to ease...


13 Weight-Loss Facts You Always Get Wrong

Experts finally set the record straight on the most common questions about weight loss.


8 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting a Breast Reduction

I had the procedure in high school and I don't regret it, but looking back, there are a handful of...


This Hawaiian Destination Is a Self-Care Haven

Great beaches, hiking and spas make Waikiki perfect for prioritizing self-care, as our editor-in-chief, Beth Thompson, recently discovered.


What Causes Vertigo? 15 Things Doctors Wish You Knew

The spinning, dizzying loss of balance which earmarks vertigo can come without warning. Here's what medical experts wished you knew.


7 Essentials You Didn’t Think of Packing for a Healthy Weekend Getaway

A road trip or weekend excursion can be healthy and stress-free if you pack the right things. Here's what you...


Health Benefits of Hugging, Backed By Science

Hugs are more than just a friendly greeting—they can be a surprisingly powerful health booster.


12 Underrated Destinations to Add to Your 2020 Travel Bucket List

Have yet to travel to the Arctic or an Instagrammable Caribbean hotspot? Here are the top travel destinations of 2020.

Grand Cayman: The Ideal Wellness Escape from Winter in Canada

From Insta-worthy beaches, local cuisine to underwater adventures, this Caribbean hotspot has everything you need for the perfect tropical getaway.


13 Truths About Body Fat You Need to Know

There are several types of body fat, and some types, namely brown or beige fat, are actually good for you....


How Real People Lost Weight on the Whole30 Diet

If you’ve ever heard of the Whole30 diet, you’ve probably heard about how limiting it is. But some people have...


How to Help a Loved One Who’s Struggling With Depression

Two experts share tips for helping a friend or family member who's struggling with their mental health.


This Is How You Should Be Cleaning Your Ears—No Q-Tips Required

Try this simple trick for cleaning out your ears without causing any damage.


To Shut Down Your Next Cold, Eat Some Southeast Asian Food

When you're feeling congested, a steaming hot bowl of Thai curry or some delicious Indian vindaloo might just help you...

How Much Turmeric You Need to Reduce Inflammation

The spice is powerful, but it's not a cure-all.


Dry January: What Doctors Need You to Know

Quitting alcohol—even for just a month—can help you examine your relationship with alcohol, and may have some physical and mental...


I Tried Dry January—and It Saved My Life

Every year people participate in Dry January, a challenge to completely abstain from alcohol for a month, both as a...


I Tried the Lotion Everyone Claims Cures Insomnia—Here’s What Happened

The latest viral sensation for sleep-lovers is a pale purple, sweet-scented skin cream called Sleepy, brought to you by Lush....


Should You Take Zinc for a Cold?

Here's what you need to know about using zinc to soothe your sniffles.


7 Compelling Reasons You Should Try Acupuncture for Weight Loss

When every diet out there has failed you and hitting the gym has done all it can, acupuncture may be...