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.

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

They may sound almost exactly the same, but there’s a big difference in the way they work in your body.


Chewing Gum Is Good for Your Health

Turns out that chewing gum is not the vice your mother always said it was. Here's why it can be...


What Apple’s Latest Launches Mean For Your Health (We’re Talking Life-Saving New Features)

What the Apple Watch Series 4 can do for your health. Plus, more new products and features you'll want to...


13 Thyroid Facts Everyone Should Know

Your thyroid controls your major organs and your metabolism. Find out more about this important organ and how it works.



It Took Getting Struck By Lightning For This Woman to Take Her Health Seriously

It took a lightning bolt — literally — for Juno Award-winning singer and songwriter Kellylee Evans to learn that taking...


Deleting My Social Media Apps for 3 Weeks Helped Me Learn the Art of JOMO

It was a struggle at first, but it’s made a big impact on my life.


Canadian Model Elly Mayday Wants To Show You What Ovarian Cancer Is Really Like

Elly Mayday doesn't care if her Instagram post makes you unfollow her. She just wants to give a real look...

This Is The One Thing You Need To Remember When Drinking Kombucha

Plus, the benefits you're probably not aware of.


A Service Dog Changed This Little Boy’s Life When Nothing Else Would Work

Research is telling us what dog lovers already know: furry friends have a huge impact on our well-being. But it’s...


10 Reasons to Book Turkey for a Self-Care Vacay

How to relax, restore and rejuvenate in Istanbul and Cappadocia. Read on for our top 10 wellness highlights.


How Your Cholesterol May Be Rising While You Sleep

Sleep apnea doesn't just make you snore loudly, feel perpetually sleepy, or even gain weight. Now it looks as if...



6 Health Reasons Why Plastic Straws Are Actually The Worst

They’re horrible for the environment, but plastic straws are also terrible for your health.


What to Expect at the Vancouver ‘In Goop Health’ Summit

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand is bringing its wellness summit to Canada this October.


Steal These 8 Back-to-School Tips And Reboot Your Life This Fall

It's time to carve out some "me time" this season.


This is the Real Reason People Faint When They See Blood

The good news is that it’s probably not serious, and recovery is usually quick.

What Sleep Doctors Wish You Knew About Snoring

Here's how to know the difference between benign snoring and deadly sleep apnea — and how to manage both.


Cheryl Hickey: ET Canada’s Host with the Most

Many Canadians recognize Cheryl Hickey as the host of ET Canada. But there’s so much more to know about this...


An Apple Watch Saved This Man’s Life — More Than Once

How wearable tech is creating a new generation of empowered patients and health-literate Canadians.


Newly Engaged Gina Rodriguez Shares 5 Life Lessons for Her Younger Self

The actress shares what she wishes she knew growing up and why she wants to #EndPeriodPoverty.


What Are Terpenes And Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

How the natural compounds you’ve never heard of can actually boost your health.



7 Reasons Why You Need to Pee All the Time

Frequent trips to the bathroom could be normal—or it might be something serious. Read on to make sure you don't...


The Top 20 Happiest Countries in the World

We count down the top 20 countries in the 2018 World Happiness Report. Find out where Canada landed on this...


What a Psychologist Suggests You Do to Treat Your Insomnia

The tips to help you solve your sleep troubles.



8 Diet Changes You Need to Make If You Have IBS

IBS affects roughly five million Canadians. Luckily, there are relatively easy ways to manage its symptoms.