Health

Here’s where you’ll gain insight into the Canadian healthcare system and find answers to the questions you’ve always wondered about. Learn the signs of a stroke, why mammograms should happen before the age of 50 and if IV vitamin therapy is actually beneficial.

12 Items a Germaphobe Should Never Share

Sharing isn't always caring.



Experts Reveal The Best Strategies to Help Relieve Your Joint Pain

A naturopath and physiotherapist share some noteworthy tactics.



How to Manage Your Hemorrhoids and Prevent Future Flare-Ups

A pain in the butt, for sure, but at least it’s a common one that can be fixed.


Everything You Need to Know About Chronic Pain

Women experience more pain than men, with more women reporting chronic conditions across all parts of the body.


8 Sleep Habits That Raise Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Are your bedtime behaviours putting you at risk?


The Most (and the Least) Polluted Cities in the World

Tracking the levels of tiny particulates that can cause respiratory health issues, IQ Air spills the beans on the most...

7 Reasons You Had a Sleepless Night

If you're still struggling to catch enough shut-eye, one or more of these sleep stealers may be to blame.


We Tried 3 DNA Tests to Determine Our Ideal Diet and Fitness Plan

New DNA tests offer insights to help users tailor their diet and exercise for optimum health benefits. Here, three Best...


This Charming Newfoundland City is So Warm and Welcoming to Tourists

There’s much to discover in this easterly part of North America, and St. John’s is a great place to get...


50 Reasons Why You’ll Age Better Than Your Parents

From new medical treatments to smarter nutrition, today's adults have a good shot at living healthier into old age.


Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh Promo Box Featured These Canadian Brands

Kourtney Kardashian celebrated the launch of her website with a swag box that featured these Canadian wellness brands.


Snoring Home Remedies to Help You Get a Good Night’s Rest

Whether it's you or your partner who has a problem with snoring, these tips and tricks should help you both...


What Really Happens to Your Body When You Have a Fever

This is what a fever means—and when you need to worry.


30 Anti-Aging Secrets That Could Add Years to Your Life

While the exact location of the fountain of youth still eludes us, these expert-approved anti-aging secrets can lengthen your life...


15 Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain

From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you'll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a...

12 Innocent Habits That Are Completely Ruining Your Sleep Quality

You'll be surprised by how long that last cup of coffee sticks with you.


5 Countries That Are Aging the Best (and 5 That Are Aging the Worst)

A new study found that there's a huge gap in how well people age. Here's what's going right—and wrong—in the...


The Best Air-Purifying Plants, According to NASA

The best plants are the ones that do double duty—and all of these purify your air of toxic chemicals. Even...


14 Ways Toxins Are Sneaking into Your House

With all the green products, you'd think your home is mostly toxin-free. But some sneaky ingredients and contaminated products still...


How One Woman Conquered Her Panic Attacks

Inexplicable feelings of mortal terror strike one-third of Canadians each year. Here's one woman’s journey back to reassurance.


This Is How Many Calories You Can Burn While Sleeping

Even when you're asleep, your cells and brain are hard at work, which can add up to a significant calorie...

This Is How Long It Takes Kegel Exercises to Work

It takes practice and consistency.


Simple Ways to Avoid a Mid-Day Energy Crash

Work these simple habits into your daily routine and you’ll see an increase in your energy levels.


11 Reasons Behind Your Ankle Pain

Ankle pain can be hard to pin down—from fracture to sprain to strain to arthritis, here's how to tell what's...


This Dutch Caribbean Island Is Notorious For Its Dive Spots

Travel east of Aruba and Curaçao and just north of Venezuela, and you’ll find the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire,...


3 Signs You’re Actually Sleeping Too Much (And Why it’s a Problem)

Here's how to tell if you're getting an unhealthy amount of shut-eye.


The Worst Eating Habits For Diabetes

If you’re trying to lower blood sugar and stay healthy, make sure you aren’t committing these eating mistakes.