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.

You May Want to Pay More Attention to Your Oral Health—Here’s What to Do

From brushes to floss to electrical gadgets, the oral health aisle is steadily expanding. Which products are really must-haves?


Here’s How a Smart Watch Helped Save Hal Johnson’s Life—And a Warning About Wearable Tech

Are health apps on wearable tech lifesaving devices, or could they be too much of a good thing?


How to Protect Your Health Data on Your Tech

An expert shares what you need to know about keeping your information private.


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You’re Flossing (and Brushing) Your Teeth Wrong… Probably

A dental professional’s advice on what we should really be doing.


Home Remedies for Bad Breath Everyone Should Know

Is bad breath bogging you down? Here are some quick home remedies that will leave you feeling confident in no...


Relieve Foot Pain With These Natural Home Remedies

No one willing to rub your sore feet? No problem! Read on for easy, natural home remedies to fight foot...


I Wear Headphones All Day When I Work, Am I Ruining My Hearing?

Experts offer tips and advice for ear protection and hearing protection.


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.


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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.


Feel Confident Managing Your Family’s Health and Medication with These 5 Tips

Virtual Pharmacies can help manage your family’s healthcare routine in one convenient place.


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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.


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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.


Medical Cannabinoids: A New Era of Hope for Chronic Pain

When we are unwell, we traditionally turn to over-the-counter or prescription treatments, and the old adage “take two and call...


Help Support Your Immune System, Baby!

Your immune system’s accessory? Emergen-C Immune+ Powders


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...


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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Rare Progressive Disease That’s Often Misdiagnosed

For many Canadians, it’s difficult to identify PH and begin treatment before it’s too late.