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...
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...
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...
“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...
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.
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.
“I’m a 40-Something-Year-Old Skateboarder (and TikTok Sensation)”
“I wanted to spread some joy and positivity around.”
What to Know if You’re Worried About a Smell Down There
Is your scent normal or a little funky? Experts weigh in.
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.
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...
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.
The Health Benefits of Open-Water Swimming
Or, how I learned to love Lake Ontario.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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.
How Grip Strength Connects to Overall Fitness
Plus, how you can improve it.
Caring For My Dying Mom Showed Me That Caregivers Need More Support, Too
Canadian Health Advocates Inc.’s Paige Lennox on caregiver burnout.
“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...
How to Have a Smooth Trip to the Loo
Finding it hard to go? Here’s how to get things going down there.
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...
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...
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...
Here’s Why It’s Time to Finally Part Ways with Your Scale
This long-standing bathroom staple is more hurtful than helpful.
Finally—At-Home Fertility Tests for Men
A new Canadian company offers sperm tests that deliver accurate results in just two minutes.
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...
