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.

11 Things Your Doctor Can Tell Just By Looking at You

Think you're the picture of perfect health? Your doctor knows better.


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The Worst Canadian Cities for Allergies

Find out which six cities in Canada are troublesome for allergy sufferers.


What Your Eyes Can Tell You About Your Health

Your eyes hold valuable clues to your overall health.


18 Things Happy People Never Do

How many of these tiny, everyday things are you doing that could be slowly destroying your happiness?


The Real Reason Why Your Gums are Receding

It's probably not what you think.


13 Benefits of Magnesium That Could Change Your Life

Antioxidants may get all the headlines, but magnesium may just be your health MVP.


Why This Star Felt It Was Her Duty to Talk About Her Health

The actress describes the moment her "activism came out."


10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Doctor

Next time you have a physical, arm yourself with this checklist of questions.

These Wellness Adventures Are a Must if You’re Visiting Quebec City

If you're looking for a getaway, this Quebec City monastery has lots of cool wellness offerings.


This Quebec City Monastery is the Ultimate Wellness Retreat

This historical retreat is known for its unique approach to wellness.


40 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can be a devastating disease, but the good news is that it's preventable. Here are some steps you can...


25 Heart-Health Secrets Cardiologists Want You to Know

The surprising things your heart doctor really thinks about your weight, your red wine habit, and more.


Are Your Odds of Developing Cancer Really a 50/50 Chance?

Last year, the Canadian Cancer Society announced that nearly one in two Canadians will get cancer in their lifetime.


Why is Everyone So Upset Over Amy Schumer’s New Movie?

What critics are saying about the new film, I Feel Pretty.


What Canadians Need to Know About Organ Donation

Just 20 percent of Canadians are registered organ donors.


3 Cancers on the Rise and What You Should Know to Protect Yourself

While the news on the cancer front is generally encouraging, there are a few cancers that are increasing — particularly...


This Is Why Kate Middleton Leaves the Hospital So Soon After Giving Birth

We're actually blown away by how fast she's out of there.

Lucy Hale Recently Took Off Solo. Find Out Why.

Lucy Hale has a message for you about self-care.


6 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Heart Health

Your risk for heart disease and stroke might be higher than you think.


How to Get Rid of Hiccups, Once and For All

Whatever the cause of your hiccups, most often you just want them to stop. Here are five strategies that may...


One Woman’s Story: “I Was Diagnosed With Melanoma.”

We know to wear SPF, stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds. Yet skin cancer rates continue to...


How National Ballet Dancer Heather Ogden Lives Her Life with Passion and Balance

And it's all thanks to these five pillars of wellness.


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14 Stroke Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore

Signs of a stroke can be much different in women than in men. We asked experts to shed light on...


3 Wellness Tips Fresh Restaurants Founder Ruth Tal Swears By

How Ruth Tal, founder of Fresh restaurants, maintains a healthy state of mind.


7 Silents Signs You Have a Hernia

This condition, where tissue protrudes through a weakening in your muscle lining, can be incredibly painful. But identifying the symptoms...


What We Can All Learn From Lea Michele’s #WellnessWednesday

Lea Michele’s Instagram is an incredible source of healthy inspiration. Here are our favourite tips.


15 Serious Diseases That Strike Women More Than Men

If you're a woman, you should be aware of your increased risk of these conditions.