Jeanne Beker on Finding Community and Support Through Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
"It's such a wonderful feeling to know that you've got so many hands to hold."
These All-Natural Home Remedies Can Help Boost Your Energy
Did you know that feeling tired is the number one health complaint? Try these natural home remedies for fatigue.
Why Trans People Are Forced to Self-Advocate for Decent Healthcare
In this candid essay, Jacklynne shares their experience and advice for trans individuals navigating the Canadian health care system.
13 Silent Signs You Have a UTI
The symptoms of a urinary tract infection can range from subtle to very obvious.
Make Hives Disappear With These Simple Home Remedies
Here's how to relieve the itching and get steps on preventing hives and avoiding your triggers.
Can You Reprogram an Injured Brain?
An expert explains how we can reprogram cells, why the gut-brain connection is so exciting and what personalized medicine means...
“It Sometimes Seems Illogical to Stay in Nursing When I Could Earn More for Much Less Effort i...
Health care workers in Canada are currently fleeing the field, with one out of every four nurses planning to quit...
8 Summer Health Hazards Canadians Face Each Year
Summertime is all about trips to the cottage, lazy days at the beach, hikes in the woods and meals cooked...
Urinary Incontinence Affects So Many Women in So Many Ways. Here’s How to Find Some Relief
An expert shares tips on how to stay comfortable when experiencing incontinence.
Nurses Share the Extra Items They Keep On-Hand to Do Their Jobs
You work hard. Nurses work harder. Here’s what three of them pack in their bags to get through a high-stakes...
Why Doctors Should Be Versed in Linguistics and Sociology
Education scientist Nicole Woods on making sure doctors don’t just know what to do—but why they’re doing it
The Most (and Least) Painful Places to Get a Tattoo
There's a reason popular spots for a tattoo include the shoulder, outer arm, calf, and buttocks.
Natural Home Remedies for Bug Bites You Need in Your Back Pocket
Bug bites are an inevitable part of summer, but you don't have to suffer. Try one of these home remedies...
How Heart Disease Affects Women Differently Than Men
After having a heart attack, Vincenza Spiteri DeBonis, 64, shares her experience of learning to take care of herself and...
30 Ways to Practise Wellness This Summer
Life's complicated, but your journey to better health doesn't have to be. We've gathered a bouquet of easy, affordable and...
The True Cost of an Abortion in Canada, According to an Expert
Abortion is typically covered by insurance for people with a Canadian health card, but there are additional costs that are...
“For All Those Years, No One Told Me Anything”
Roop Bassra, 38, shares her story of living with endometriosis — and how a lack of access to resources led...
19 Guaranteed Ways to Boost Your Energy
Tired of feeling tired? We hear you. That's why we rounded up easy ways to boost energy.
You’re Stuck in a Rut (Thanks COVID)—Here’s What to Do
Experts explain why pulling yourself out of your rut is good for you.
It’s Worthwhile to Start Thinking About Your Vagus Nerve
You’ve probably never even heard of your vagus nerve. (That’s okay: It’s new to us, too!) But it could be...
The Best Allergy Medications and How to Take Them
Allergies putting a damper on your fun? Get a handle on allergy season with this roundup of the best allergy...
How One Woman Is Treating Lipedema, the Poorly Understood Debilitating Disease of the Body’s Fat
Lipedema is under-researched and under-diagnosed. It also almost exclusively affects women, who find each other online to trade the information...
4 Ways Universal Basic Income Could Change Canadian Health Care, According to Health Economists
Universal basic income is a buzzy policy term—can it change Canadians’ health and health care system?
40+ Essentials for Playing in the Sun
From sunscreen for your scalp to a top with mosquito repellent technology, here are over 40 items that'll make your...
10 Surprising Ways Strawberries Can Benefit Your Health
Whether fresh or frozen, there's no denying that strawberries pack a healthy punch.
How to Have a Smooth Trip to the Loo
Finding it hard to go? Here’s how to get things going down there.
Inside the Battle for Better Abortion Access In New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of the hardest places in Canada to get an abortion. This is the story of the...
Here’s Why It’s Time to Finally Part Ways with Your Scale
This long-standing bathroom staple is more hurtful than helpful.
