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.

The five deadliest cancers for women: Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer kills almost as many Canadian women as breast cancer, though it is largely preventable


The five deadliest cancers for women: Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer may not be common, but its mortality rate is extremely high due to late detection


The five deadliest cancers for women: Breast cancer

Breast cancer rates are still high, but medical advances are turning it into a chronic disease that can be treated...


The five deadliest cancers for women: Lung cancer

Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer'and 90 percent of cases can be attributed to smoking


Should You Get the Flu Shot?

Here's what the flu vaccine really is and the pros and cons of getting a flu shot


5 steps to a perfect night’s sleep

When it comes to sleep, timing is everything. Here are five ways to set the clock and start sleeping well


3 new ways to fight breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but great new initiatives aimed at increasing our knowledge and supporting women with breast...


Natural home remedies: Shin splints

Runners usually develop shin splints when they've been running on hard surfaces or when they've been faithful to worn-out running...

Natural home remedies: Ingrown toenails

Is an ingrown nail cutting into your day? Try these natural home remedies to put that nail back in its...


Natural home remedies: Foot odour

Do people turn up their noses when you slip off your shoes? Try these foot-friendly natural home remedies and give...


How often should you see your dentist?

Your dentist says your pearly whites should be inspected twice a year; your colleague in the next cubicle goes three...


Osteoporosis: Why you need to act now

True, osteoporosis generally affects older women. But here's a new message that younger women dare not ignore: To build bone...


Breast cancer: What you should know, and how you can help

Breast cancer touches the lives of so many people. Find out more about this disease in our special breast cancer...


Naturopathic medicine: What you need to know

Find out about the basis behind naturopathic medicine, plus how naturopathic doctors earn their credentials, what the medical community says...


Breast Cancer Blog: Jordan’s story

Get inspired by Jordan, a breast cancer survivor who's sharing her thoughts on living life well as she trains for...


How to get men to visit the doctor

Are the men in your life resistant when it comes to their regular checkups? Send them this article to encourage...


4 things you should know about DCIS and screening mammograms

Understanding DCIS and screening mammograms could save your life

Breast cancer: What is DCIS and how is it treated?

One common form of breast cancer, called DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), has a low rate of invasiveness ' only...


Get it together: 40+ websites you don’t want to miss

Featuring more than 40 websites filled with information and fun tools to help you get the most from your life


Get it together: Your health

A virtual workout, an online due-date calculator, and more health-centred websites


Luxury for less: Our favourite affordable luxuries

Cutting back on spending doesn't have to mean cutting back on the good things in life. Here are some ways...


Improve male fertility

Fertility problems can come from either partner. Here are three ways your man can improve his sperm quality


Best Health Logo

Aspirin may help fight osteoporosis

Aspirin, an anti-inflammatory, is already widely used in the treatment of chronic disease, in particular, heart disease. Now, new research

Hear this! How to prevent hearing loss

Protecting your ears can help prevent hearing loss. Learn how with these tips


3 ways to increase your fertility naturally

To get pregnant, start by getting healthy. Here are three ways you can increase your fertility'and his'naturally


Fight Heart Disease with Green Tea

The list of benefits derived from green tea just keeps growing.


Natural home remedies

For many health conditions, relief can be found at home. Try these natural home remedies for heartburn, breast tenderness, carpal...


Best Health Logo

Don’t lose it: 8 ways to take care of your voice

Learning to relax your voice is the key to keeping it healthy


Prevent backache in pregnancy

Low back pain is common after about 12 weeks of pregnancy as your centre of gravity changes, affecting balance and...