Conditions

Not feeling well? Learn how to spot the signs of various health conditions, as well as the latest in prevention, treatment, and home remedies to jump start your recovery.

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Home Remedies for Headaches that Actually Work

No one's immune to the occasional headache, but that doesn't mean you're powerless in preventing them. Here's how to stop...


6 Things Your Eye Colour Might Reveal About Your Health and Personality

Have a competitive streak? Do people find you trustworthy? These traits could have to do with your eye colour, fascinating...


Colonoscopy Preparation Tips: What Doctors Tell Their Friends

The physicians of the hit TV show The Doctors share share when to get a colonoscopy and how to prep...


6 Things You Need to Know About Lyme Disease in Canada

There were 522 reported cases of Lyme disease in 2014 in Canada. By 2016, that number had climbed to 987...


5 Signs of Prostate Cancer Men Should Never Ignore

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Though the disease often never presents with...


What You Should Know About Preserving Muscle Mass

As we age, our muscles tend to shrink and weaken. Here’s a primer on what to watch out for and...


5 Things to Know About Toenail Fungus

Worried you might have toenail fungus? Here are some clues to help identify the condition, and helpful tips to aid...


7 Home Remedies for Headaches

No one has time for headaches! Have one of these home remedies for headaches on hand to battle a stressful...

10 Home Remedies for Natural Anxiety Relief

If symptoms of anxiety are interfering with your daily life, consider these simple lifestyle changes that are proven natural cures...


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Upset Stomach Home Remedies: 9 Natural Ideas

Whether you're gassy, constipated, nauseous, or have indigestion, try these natural remedies to make an upset stomach feel better without...


10 Home Remedies for Eczema and Psoriasis Relief

Although separate conditions, eczema and psoriasis share the symptoms of painfully dry, tight, and itchy skin. Thankfully, these home remedies...


12 Natural Allergy Remedies that Provide Relief

Tired of allergy meds that make you, well, tired? Try these natural allergy remedies to cut back on seasonal sniffles.


15 Body Signs No One Tells You Will Come Before Menopause

Why you suddenly have bruises on your body and hair on your chin.


8 Hidden Signs You Might Be Depressed

Depression, especially milder cases, doesn’t always involve crying or feeling obviously unhappy. These subtler mental clues could also indicate you...


6 Foods That Improve Your Eyesight

From eggs to oranges, these surprising foods may protect your vision and safeguard your eyes from devastating diseases.


4 Prediabetes Mistakes to Avoid

Prediabetes can put you on the fast track to full-blown illness. Here are four simple steps to turn things around...


Excuse Me: 8 Surprising Foods That Cause Gas

You might think these healthy foods are good to eat, but for many they create too much gas buildup in...

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8 Pancreatic Cancer Signs You Might Be Ignoring

Symptoms often aren’t noticeable until the disease is in the advanced stages, but if you notice any of the following...


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16 Silent Signs of Leukemia You Shouldn’t Ignore

Leukemia, or cancer of the blood cells, can cause subtle and surprising symptoms throughout the body. Here are some clear...


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Painful Facts About Kidney Stones

It’s important to know their cause, possible preventions and available treatments


29 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Cancer

Cancers don’t develop overnight. These cancer-fighting foods and other lifestyle moves can significantly reduce your cancer risk. Of course, you...


The Truth About Psoriatic Arthritis

There may be no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but the disease can be controlled through early diagnosis and proper treatment....


4 Common Causes of Itchy Eyes (and How to Treat Them)

Do you suffer from irritated and itchy eyes? Here are four possible causes, and cures to help you find relief.

8 Clear Signs You Could Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Liking your things neat and organized is one thing; these OCD symptoms take it to another level.


13 Surprisingly Effective Natural Remedies for Everyday Ailments

Seeking relief from cold sores, PMS or arthritis symptoms—without a prescription? We've rounded up the best natural remedies for some...


6 of the Best Natural Remedies for Menopause Symptoms

Looking for natural treatments to relieve menopause symptoms? These herbal remedies are your best bet for dealing with everything from...


The Truth About Diagnosing Headaches

Headaches affect half of all adults each year. So why are they so hard to diagnose?


Tired, Irritated Eyes: Two Experts Give Their Best Tips

Suffering from tired, irritated eyes? We asked two medical experts—one an optometrist, the other a holistic nutritionist—to weigh-in on how...


12 Terrifying and Mysterious Symptoms-Diagnosed!

These patients got more than they bargained for. From spontaneous brain fluid leaks to cancer scares, here are 12 terrifying...