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Heart Disease

Heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the number-one killer of Canadians.


Hearing Loss

At first, you have trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, then later, lower-pitched sounds.


Gum Disease

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, occurs when plaque'a sticky substance composed of bacteria and other matter'collects in the gaps...


Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Canada.


Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease / Heartburn)

Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux occurs when stomach acid (and sometimes food and liquid) backs...


Gallstones

If you have gallstones, there's good news: Newer, less-invasive surgical techniques will help you banish gallstone pain and be back...


Fibromyalgia

So many doctors are unfamiliar with the painful and confusing condition called fibromyalgia that just getting a diagnosis may be...


Anaemia (Iron-Deficiency)

Iron-deficiency anaemia is the most common form of the disorder. It is caused by a shortage of iron in the...

Fibroids

If your doctor says you have a fibroid, it's not the end of the world. These common uterine growths are...


Infertility

Millions of North American couples struggle with infertility. Although you can't do much to turn back the biological clock, technological...


Fatigue

Short-term fatigue, that weary feeling you get after a stressful day or a long trip, is normal. But long-term, constant...


Epilepsy

Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that occur suddenly for no apparent reason.


Endometriosis

With endometriosis, fragments of the uterine lining (endometrium) are deposited elsewhere in the body ' typically in or on the...


Heart rate calculator

Calculate your target heart rate


Fit friends

A virtual health challenge helps a group of Montrealers stay in shape


Pain, pain, go away

Experts weigh in on the best over-the-counter pills for your ache


6 (surprising!) reasons to work out

Boost your mood, save time and look younger with exercise

6 Ways To Drop Those Extra Few Pounds

Try these expert tips to stay on track with your weight-loss plan


20-minute toning workout

Do this strength-training regimen twice a week or more to see results in as little as four weeks


Health events across Canada

Find listings of health & wellness events going on in your province


Health challenge week 4

Check out Jenn's Week 4 challenge to the fitness group, plus see how she's progressing


Quiz: How healthy are you?

Take stock with our health quiz and boost your well-being through diet, exercise'even driving


Toxic truths

The latest research on hazardous chemicals in ordinary products

Canada’s healthiest cities 2008

Our analysis of the health of 20 cities'from Vancouver to Toronto to Lunenburg'revealed that west really is best


Walking success stories

These three women lost 98 pounds altogether, through walking off the weight


7 walking tips

Get the most out of your walking workout with these expert ideas


Weeks seven & eight

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


Weeks five & six

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


Weeks three & four

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks