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Forget New Year’s Resolutions: Here’s What Experts Really Recommend

Forget your New Year's resolutions this year. Here's what our experts say will really help you identify and achieve your...


The 7 Essential Exercises for Your Fitness Program

We’ve zeroed in on the best ways to get fit, flexible and strong.


Freshen Up Your Fitness Routine With a Jump Rope

Ever the overachiever, this portable little rope can give you a hoppin’ workout. Geoff Wintonyk, senior instructor at Fit Factory...


Why a Low Residue Diet Could Help With Crohn’s, Colitis, and Other GI Problems

If you have gastrointestinal problems, you may need to give your bowel a break to help alleviate symptoms. Here’s how...


The Best Health Resolutions For Every Month Of The Year

Seeking more energy, better commitment to fitness and smarter eating habits this year? These mini health resolutions are for you.


What Happens to Your Body When You Crack Your Back

The occasional "crack" of your back is fine, but doing it all the time, on purpose, may not be such...


7 Cervical Cancer Risks Every Woman Needs to Know About

If you have the following risk factors, you could be at risk of cervical cancer.


The Thyroid Cancer Symptoms I Ignored—But You Shouldn’t

My sneezing, coughing, and wheezing seemed like springtime allergy symptoms—but they turned out to be thyroid cancer.

7 Foods That May Improve Your Eyesight

From eggs to oranges, these surprising foods may help protect your vision.


What Made One Woman Obsess Over—Then Quit—the Biggest Wellness Fads

From guilt-tripping and skipping periods to intuitive eating and training for mental wellbeing, here is how I improved my health...


12 Trusted Home Remedies That Will Only Make You Worse

Natural doesn’t always equal safe when it comes to your body.


11 Things Your Orthodontist Won’t Tell You

If you think you can get away with skipping out on wearing your Invisalign without your doc noticing, think again.


The Surprising Benefits of Giving Blood

It takes less than an hour of your time.


After an Abnormal Pap: 4 Things You Should Do Next

An abnormal Pap test result doesn’t have to be scary when you know the right steps to take.


6 No-Fail Ways To Achieve Your 2020 New Year’s Resolutions

Want to read more books? Join a new fitness class? Make 2020 the best year yet and actually keep your...


27 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Cervical Cancer

Between the HPV vaccine and new screening methods, there’s more protection from cervical cancer than ever before—but you need to...


This is When Your Cold Stops Being Contagious

Colds can really ruin your week. But if you give one to your whole office, that's just plain rude.

I Have Anxiety—and Here’s How It Actually Helps Me

I quickly learned that treating anxiety requires a maintenance plan—for life.


19 Apps, Treats & Essentials from Whole Foods Canada for Easy Holiday Entertaining

Our holiday hosting motto: Why make it when you can fake it? Here, we've rounded up the best ready-to-go apps,...


16 Secrets of Naturally Charming People

Some people are always the life of the party. You can’t get enough of them and they’re a pleasure to...


19 Secrets Massage Therapists Know About Your Body

In one hourlong session, your massage therapist can decode everything—from whether you need a new pillow to whether you drink...


6 Toronto-Based Experiential Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

We've rounded up our favourite gift ideas that focus on experiences in Toronto you can give to or partake in...


12 Common Illnesses That Have Been Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Although we don’t know a lot about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, the following conditions may raise your risk.

This Is Why Your Face Turns Red When You Drink Alcohol

If your face turns as red as the wine in your glass, it may be due to your genetics.


7 Tips for Avoiding Party Circuit Bingeing

’Tis the season for chic cocktail soirées, big buffet dinners and fabulous feasts. But the holiday-party circuit can lead to...


5 Proven Natural Remedies for Car and Motion Sickness

These natural remedies will help you alleviate nausea and dizziness on your next car trip or cruise.


How to Get Rid of an Ingrown Toenail, According to the Experts

Improper clipping or ill-fitting shoes are usually to blame.


Avoid the Holiday Miseries—Here’s How to Be Merry All Season Long

Experts share ways to get your mind, body, and spirit in check so you’re unaffected by all the expectations of...


10 Myths About Hydration You Need to Stop Believing Right Now

Mindlessly drinking eight glasses of water or chugging Gatorade during workouts won’t necessarily meet your hydration needs. Here, doctors bust...