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.

Women’s Health Collective Canada Is Addressing the Gap in Women’s Health

Too often, women in Canada are dismissed, neglected or misdiagnosed by their health care providers. A new alliance wants to...


5 Ways to Make Your Mornings Better, According to Science

For many of us, kick-starting the morning isn’t as easy as it used to be. So we’ve uncovered five underrated,...


What to Do When Your Boobs Hurt

Try these natural home remedies to help relieve your sore boobs.


10 Weird Noises Your Body Makes and What to Do About It

No, it's not just you. Here, explanations for every odd sound your body makes without permission.


6 Myths About Mouthwash That Might Be Hurting Your Health

Mouthwash can help keep your gums and teeth healthy, but only if you use them properly. Here are expert tips...


Why Long-Term Partners Feel Each Other’s Pain, According to Science

Studies indicate that long-term intimate relationships can actually influence physical and mental health over time.


Digestive Disorders Affect More Women Than Men. So Why Is It So Hard To Get a Diagnosis?

Women with digestive disorders are often dismissed and ignored, leading to pain and mental anguish.


How the Pandemic Proved the Importance of No-Touch Abortions

Dr. Meghan McGrattan, an ob-gyn resident at the University of Toronto, outlines what the pandemic taught us virtual care's role...

Incredible Black Women Who Are Changing Canadian Health Care

The changemakers Canadians ought to know about, according to seven Black doctors and health care researchers.


Why You Might Want to Add a Bidet to Your Toilet

The bidet has been common in many parts of the world, but now it’s catching on in North America.


How to Make Time for Yourself, According to Science

We’re conditioned to be go-go-go. And it’s bad for our health. So how do we slow down and log some...


3 Women Share Small Changes That Made Big Impacts in Their Lives

Psychologist Lesley Lutes shares why small changes, not new year’s resolutions, are better in the long run....


Does Melatonin Affect Birth Control? What Experts Want You to Know

Does melatonin 'cancel out' birth control? We asked multiple Canadian experts and it turns out, the answer isn't a simple...


Fix Indigestion Naturally With These Home Remedies

Suffering from indigestion? Try one of these simple home remedies for relief.


6 At-Home Massage Tools Physiotherapists Swear By

If working from home is causing neck, shoulder and back pain, these at-home massagers, recommended by experts, can help.


How Singing Can Raise Your Spirits During the Holiday Season

Struggling to stay merry this holiday season? Learn how choral singing can boost your mood—and your vocal range.


10 Reasons You’re Feeling More Tired Than Usual

Still feeling sluggish after your third cup of coffee? Your lifestyle may be the culprit. Here are the reasons you...

Shingles Appears to Be on the Rise in Canada. Here’s Why.

Shingles appears to be more rampant this year than previous years, and experts say the rise is related to the...


The Unexpected Thing That Will Harm Your Sight In The Winter

We all know the importance of eye health, but it's not very often we think about winter eye care. Learn...


These Activities Help Prevent Dementia, According to a New Study

A neuroscientist shares the best activities people of all ages should do now to boost their brain health.


“I Didn’t Expect to Live Past 30”

In this excerpt from The Care We Dream Of, author and advocate Zena Sharman speaks with professor Hannah Kia about...


6 Surprising Benefits of Massage Therapy

Sure, it can help you relax — but massage therapy can do much more than that.


I Tried Fascial Stretch Therapy for My Clicking Shoulder—Here’s What Happened

Fascial stretch therapy is like a combo of physiotherapy, yoga and massage. I tried it to see if it could...

6 Best Sleep Masks for a Better Night’s Rest

Experts say sleep masks can be an effective tool to improve sleep quality, leading to better, more restorative rest. Here's...


4 Detached Retina Symptoms that Indicate a Serious Eye Problem

From new eye floaters and flashing lights to blurry vision, knowing the signs of a detached retina and seeking...


What Is a Colonoscopy? Everything You Need to Know

Regular screening with colonoscopy exams can prevent colon cancer or catch it before it spreads. Knowing exactly what to expect...


What It Means If You Have Heel Pain When Walking

Find out the three most common causes of heel pain, plus how to treat it.


Can Trigger Point Injections Treat Your Pain?

Trigger points aren't just a pain in the neck. Learn more about why they form and how trigger point injections...


6 Eye Doctor-Approved Ways to Protect Your Eye Health

What can you do to take care of your peepers? We rounded up 6 expert tips for how to maintain...