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How Heart Disease Affects Women Differently Than Men
After having a heart attack, Vincenza Spiteri DeBonis, 64, shares her experience of learning to take care of herself and...
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The True Cost of an Abortion in Canada, According to an Expert
Abortion is typically covered by insurance for people with a Canadian health card, but there are additional costs that are...
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I Need You to Know: Good Relationships Are Vital to Good Health Care
As an Inuk, relationships define how I navigate the world. As a nurse, I’ve learned how crucial they are to...
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“For All Those Years, No One Told Me Anything”
Roop Bassra, 38, shares her story of living with endometriosis — and how a lack of access to resources led...
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What to Know About Sex Toys and 5 Inexpensive Options Worth Trying
Keep your sex life spicy and your bank account happy: This selection of expert-approved sex toys run $75 or less.
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Stretch Your Chest With This Seriously Underrated Piece of Equipment
Try these three chest stretches to undo a day of hunching over your laptop and to strengthen your pecs.
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“I’m a 40-Something-Year-Old Skateboarder (and TikTok Sensation)”
“I wanted to spread some joy and positivity around.”
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What to Know if You’re Worried About a Smell Down There
Is your scent normal or a little funky? Experts weigh in.
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The Best Blankets, Bed Sheets and Pillows for a Cool Sleep
The season of heat waves is upon us, and Canadians can use some help fighting this sleep stealer.
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4 Hip Flexor Stretches That Relieve Pain and Tightness
If you spend most of your day sitting, use these expert-recommended hip flexor stretches to alleviate low back pain and...
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You’re Stuck in a Rut (Thanks COVID)—Here’s What to Do
Experts explain why pulling yourself out of your rut is good for you.
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The Health Benefits of Open-Water Swimming
Or, how I learned to love Lake Ontario.
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It’s Worthwhile to Start Thinking About Your Vagus Nerve
You’ve probably never even heard of your vagus nerve. (That’s okay: It’s new to us, too!) But it could be...
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The Best Allergy Medications and How to Take Them
Allergies putting a damper on your fun? Get a handle on allergy season with this roundup of the best allergy...
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How One Woman Is Treating Lipedema, the Poorly Understood Debilitating Disease of the Body’s Fat
Lipedema is under-researched and under-diagnosed. It also almost exclusively affects women, who find each other online to trade the information...
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8 Summer Health Hazards Canadians Face Each Year
Summertime is all about trips to the cottage, lazy days at the beach, hikes in the woods and meals cooked...
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4 Ways Universal Basic Income Could Change Canadian Health Care, According to Health Economists
Universal basic income is a buzzy policy term—can it change Canadians’ health and health care system?
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40+ Essentials for Playing in the Sun
From sunscreen for your scalp to a top with mosquito repellent technology, here are over 40 items that'll make your...
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I Tried the Upright Posture Trainer—Here’s What Happened
Can the Upright device help me adopt a statuesque stance, or does it have limitations? An expert shares her thoughts.
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How Grip Strength Connects to Overall Fitness
Plus, how you can improve it.
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Caring For My Dying Mom Showed Me That Caregivers Need More Support, Too
Canadian Health Advocates Inc.’s Paige Lennox on caregiver burnout.
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“All I Think About With That Dish Is My Mum.”
In this excerpt from My Ackee Tree, author and chef Suzanne Barr shares her memories of cooking with her family...
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How to Have a Smooth Trip to the Loo
Finding it hard to go? Here’s how to get things going down there.
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The Body-Boosting Benefits of a Foam Roller
Toronto-based physical therapist Vinh Pham has spent over 15 years studying how good posture and proper alignment connect to long-term...
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Inside the Battle for Better Abortion Access In New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of the hardest places in Canada to get an abortion. This is the story of the...
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Why Squirting Orgasms Are a (Really) Good Thing—And How to Have One
For some, it seems like an urban legend. But squirting orgasms are a thing, and everyone should try to have...
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Here’s Why It’s Time to Finally Part Ways with Your Scale
This long-standing bathroom staple is more hurtful than helpful.
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Finally—At-Home Fertility Tests for Men
A new Canadian company offers sperm tests that deliver accurate results in just two minutes.
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How To Keep Your Pelvic Floor Happy and Healthy
From maintaining continence, keeping you upright, and delivering babies, your pelvic floor is one of the most integral parts of...