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Travel and the Coronavirus: 9 Things to Consider

Thinking about travelling during the Covid-19 outbreak? We asked medical professionals for their advice.

The Best Colonoscopy Prep Tips, According to Doctors

Colonoscopy in your future? Most say the prep drink is worse than the actual procedure....

Getting a Second Opinion from a Different Doctor Saved Me

A veteran RD health journalist shares ­hard-won lessons from her reporting—and from her family’s own...

I Spotted My Own Cancer in the Mirror—and It Saved My Life

It's not every day that a cancer doctor spots her own cancer in the mirror—but...

What Happens to Your Body When You Have an Energy Drink

Before you pop open another can of an energizing bevvy, you should know the not-so-innocent...

Utiva: A New Way to Prevent UTIs—Naturally

Urinary tract infections can be all too familiar, but there’s a new adversary for detection...

What You Need to Know About Boomers’ Disease

Liver disease may affect as many as a quarter of Canadians – and it’s on...

17 Memory Strategies You’ll Never Forget

These expert-recommended memory strategies will help you remember everything from important dates to names to...

14 Common Healthy Tasks That Are Best Completed at a Certain Time

Did you know there's a best time to do most common tasks? Here's how to...

3 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Back Pain

Hour-long morning commute? Desk job? Here are a few easy but effective ways to avoid...

The Best Natural Hand Sanitizers Available in Canada

No soap and water? No problem. Here are the natural hand sanitizers worth carrying on...

14 Weird Things That Happen to Your Body in the Winter

Dry, cracked skin in the cold months is fairly common but have do you know...

Let It Out: 14 Ways a Good Cry Affects Your Mind and Body

We cry when we're happy, sad, angry, frustrated, and moved—but why? We asked the world's...

20 Obscure Facts You Never Knew About Your Own Body

From the tens of thousands of miles of blood vessels in your body to how...

10 Important Questions to Ask Before You Take Prescription Medications

What if you miss a dose? Are there foods should should avoid? Here are key...

30 Healthy Habits to Adopt Now, According to Every Type of Doctor

We asked medical professionals about the healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday...

Can a Face Mask Prevent Coronavirus? An Expert Weighs In

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, face masks are beginning to sell out. But...

12 Things That Happen to Your Body When It’s Freezing Out

When the temperature drops below freezing, the human body uses these incredible mechanisms to try...

This Type of Cancer is Hitting Millennials Really Hard

Millennials have twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer than their parents' generation.

12 Things Pharmacists Always Keep Stocked in Their Medicine Cabinet

Are you ready for the minor—and not-so-minor—home medical emergencies? Learn what pharmacists keep on hand.

The CPR Steps Everyone Should Know

Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac...

12 Things Men Can Do to Boost Their Fertility

Here are some healthy lifestyle changes men can make if they are concerned about their...

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Every Adult Should Know

If you or a loved one experiences these subtle but possibly serious Alzheimer’s symptoms, talk...

Do Hair Dyes and Straighteners Cause Breast Cancer?

Some studies have suggested that hair straighteners or hair dye is linked to breast cancer...

14 Ways to Lower Triglycerides Naturally

Are your triglyceride levels elevated? Here's how to bring that number down yourself.

The 10 Best Foods to Eat When You’re Sick, Based on Your Symptoms

When you have a headache, nausea, sore throat, or other everyday illnesses, eating certain foods...

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....

9 New Ways to Help Prevent and Treat Birth Defects

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

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...

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,...