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7 ways Canadians are preparing for H1N1

As the country braces for the coming flu season and fears of the H1N1 virus loom large, some Canadians are...


How to adjust your bicycle

Avoid injury by properly adjusting your bike so it's just right for you


The benefits of biking

Why cycling is so good for your body and mind'plus, how to pick the gear that's right for you


Swine flu FAQ

Get the facts about the new H1N1 virus and learn how to protect yourself


5 ways to prevent type 2 diabetes

Up to 90 percent of cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by healthy lifestyle habits. Here are five...


“How I handled swine flu”

Writer Patricia Pearson shares her family's experience with the H1N1 virus


Best Health News: October 2009

Why girl talk is good for you, faster breast cancer screening, and the truth about fertility meds'here's your monthly roundup...


6 things you should know about your genital health

Been a while since your last sex-ed class? Brush up on your genital health IQ with these six common questions,...

How much sleep do you really need?

If you struggle to get eight hours of shut-eye, read on to find out how much sleep you should be...


Excerpt: Eating Pomegranates: A memoir of mothers, daughters and the breast cancer gene

Journalist Sarah Gabriel was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44'a result of a rare inherited mutation on the BRCA1...


4 foods that boost good cholesterol

These four super-foods increase your levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol," which will help lower your risk for...


How to find love in the 21st century

There are plenty of accessible ways to meet your match. Here's how to find love in today's hectic world


5 habits for eco-friendly food shopping

Want to make your grocery shops greener? Keep the following practices in mind when planning menus, shopping for food and...


4 green cleaners that work

Best Health's associate editor Lisa Hannam gave some green cleaners a go. Here are four that worked for her


How to lose a pound a week

Simply add exercise; subtract food. Here are two weeks' worth of ideas to get started!


Trying tai chi

It's an ancient Chinese art you can do anywhere, and it has health benefits. How could I resist?


4 myths and truths about weight loss

Find out which weight loss wisdom actually works and what's just a myth

Why eating at night will make you gain weight

Find out why nighttime snacking could be your weight-loss downfall


5 strange-but-true health cures

Who says scientists lack imagination? These strange-but-true health studies prove medical researchers are thinking outside the box when it comes...


10 ways to stress less and sleep more

When stress interrupts your sleep on a nightly basis, it sets you up for chronic insomnia. Here's how to feel...


How to Do a Thyroid Self-Exam

Learn the facts about thyroid cancer and find out how to monitor yourself for abnormalities


10 best dance movies of all time

Get your groove on with our list of the best dance movies ever made


The Weekend to End Breast Cancer: Photos from Toronto

On the weekend of September 12, four team members from Best Health'along with thousands of other participants'walked to raise money...

4 new resources for moms-to-be

Pregnant, or planning to be? These three books'and one DVD'will help you get organized, beat stress and stay healthy


Decorating baby’s room: How to make a small nursery appear larger

Often the smallest room in the house is chosen as the nursery'and the room can seem cramped when it's time...


12 bad excuses to skip running

Instead of focusing on why you can't go for a run, turn those reasons into your motivation!


How to use online health information

Many websites are packed with pertinent health information'but many others are untrustworthy. Here's how to tell the difference


4 signs you’re a cyberchondriac

The Internet is packed with information about health conditions'but when does diligent research turn into an obsession? Find out if...


Why sex hurts: Vulvodynia explained

Vulvodynia can have a devastating impact on a woman's sex life, her relationships and her lifestyle. But there are treatments...