COVID-19

Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news and tips, from how to tell if you have Covid or a cold to what you need to know about long Covid.

Moderna vs. Pfizer: Why We’re Not Playing Favourites with COVID-19 Vaccines

Everything you need to know about the differences—or lack thereof—between Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, according to experts.

Here’s What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Infertility

We spoke to an infectious disease specialist about whether the COVID-19 can affect your reproductive health.


4 Ways the Pandemic Has Taken a Toll on Our Bodies

The pandemic has added so much more stress to our lives, and our bodies are reacting to it in many...


How This BIPOC Mental Health Podcast Got Me Through Covid-19

A mental health podcast with meditation specifically for BIPOC helped me practice self-care and stay calm during the pandemic.


7 Totally Normal Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects to Be Ready For

A sore arm and flu-like symptoms are just some of the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine—but reactions can vary...

What You Need to Know About Blood Clots and COVID-19 Vaccines

Concerned about the risk of blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? Canadian medical experts shed light on the...


Post-Pandemic: Coping With the Anxiety of a Changed World

The pandemic isn't quite over, but many people are thinking ahead to post-pandemic life with a mixture of excitement and...


Get the Vaccine, Drop the Guilt

How Gen Xer Hannah Sung got her shot in Toronto—and why she doesn't feel guilty about it.


This Is Languishing—the Mental State Many of Us Are Experiencing Right Now

We spoke to a psychologist about the pervasive “bleh” feeling that's accompanied the pandemic. Plus, tips on how to break...


10 Signs You’re Out of Shape

With all this time spent at home in quarantine, it's easy to feel like you're out of shape—but how can...


14 Benefits of Walking for Just 15 Minutes

Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond—from higher energy and better mood to stress relief,...


11 Fruits and Veggies to Buy Frozen

Fresh fruits and veggies are tasty, but are they healthier than the frozen kind? Here's the produce you're actually better...


9 Common Tricks for Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work

If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator...

13 Simple Habits to Naturally Boost Your Immune System

What you eat, your attitude, and the amount of exercise you get can help play a role in strengthening your...


What Does a Post-COVID Economic Recovery Look Like for Women?

Throughout the pandemic, women have been 10 times as likely as men to fall out of the labour force. It’s...


The Importance of Making Memories During Pandemic Life

Creating positive memories, when every day feels the same, can benefit your health.


Going the Distance: How Covid Has Remapped Friendships

Will we remember how to be good social beings? Or have we lost things to that six-foot gulf that has...


6 Reasons Women May Have More Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects Than Men

Covid-19 vaccine side effects can include fever, chills, and pain at the injection site. Women are reporting more of these...


What We Should Take Away From The Year of Covid

Hannah Sung talks to U of T’s Madeleine Mant about what we can’t forget going into the final stretch.


How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Here’s how to have productive conversations with family members who are hesitant to get vaccinated.


8 Women Share the Impact the Pandemic Has Had on Their Mental Health

‘I went from being the most organized person to someone who couldn’t make the simplest decisions.’


Do UV Air Purifiers Really Work?

An UV air purifier claims to clean the air in your home and kill airborne viruses, like Covid-19, but how...

Hayley Wickenheiser On What Working on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Has Been Like

'There’s a hyper alertness to everyday things. Everything is magnified.'


How the Pandemic Helped Me Embrace Weight Gain and Intuitive Eating

I’ve gained a lot more than some weight. I’ve gained freedom from restriction, and space in my life to think...


12 Frozen Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs

Nutritionists share the frozen foods you should avoid at all costs and which quick and healthy options they choose to...


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The Best Natural Hand Sanitizers Available in Canada

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


How to Move Ahead When the Tank Feels Empty

Aisha Ahmad leans on her experience working in disaster zones to reflect on the year that was.


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30+ Essentials Health Editors Got for Quarantine

In Lockdown 1.0, our editorial team compiled a list of the wellness, fitness, nutrition, self-care, and entertainment must-haves they stocked...