Healthy Living

Ready to live your healthiest life? From the best vitamins and supplements to everyday habits that boost your mental health and wellness, these healthy living tips are a great place to start.

12 Common Teeth-Cleaning Mistakes That Make Dentists Cringe

From rushing your toothbrushing to overusing whitening products, we asked dentists to reveal the dental mistakes that make them cringe.


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14 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more applications—some people have turned to...


Why You Should Do a Home Air Quality Test

Your home is your safe haven—a place where you can relax, put your feet up and enjoy time with family....


50 Reasons Why You’ll Age Better Than Your Parents

From new medical treatments to smarter nutrition, today's adults have a good shot at living healthier into old age.


40 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Practice osteoporosis prevention with these 40 ways that help lower risk, from adding more calcium to your diet to testing...


15 Common Kitchen Items That Are Secretly Toxic

Our experts reveal the most common and surprising kitchen items that could be toxic or dangerous for your health if...


How to Use Breathing Techniques to Control Chronic Pain

Medical experts share six powerful breathing techniques to help you cope with chronic pain and alleviate muscle tension and stress.


100 New Health Studies That Will Change The Way You Live

From groundbreaking treatments to the latest in prevention, these new health studies could have a major impact on how you...

The Surprising Reason Canadians Are Flocking to This Tropical Paradise

Long touted as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are boasting a new draw for Canadian travellers:...


17 Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work

Turn your kitchen cabinet into a medicine cabinet with these home remedies for colds that feature herbs, spices, and other...


Do You Really Need to Count Calories?

We asked Abby Langer, a registered dietitian, to help answer one of our most pressing questions.


This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Do a Puzzle

Whether you're into crosswords or just enjoy sitting down to a thousand-piece jigsaw, puzzling can be a whole lot of...


Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Get a Hug

These are the surprising health benefits of hugging, from being less stressed to a better sex life.


11 Things to Know About the DASH Diet

Doctors and dietitians love it, and it's won top honours from U.S. News & World Report as the best overall...


This Province Has the Longest Walk-In Clinic Wait Times in Canada

New data from website Medimap reveals that average walk-in clinic wait times are twice as long in B.C. as they...


8 Reasons Everyone Should Know Their Blood Type

Many Canadians don't know their blood type, but that knowledge can actually tip you off about your risk for certain...


8 Life-Saving Lessons from Real-Life Poison Control Centre Calls

We talked to poison centres across North America to discover the most common emergencies they handle. Here are the case-by-case...

9 Proven Ways to Quit Vaping

You've heard the news—vaping is causing deadly lung diseases in e-cigarette users. If you're ready to quit, these strategies will...


11 Weird Tricks That Really Do Help You Go to Sleep

These tricks from sleep experts may seem a weird at first, but one could prove to be your answer for...


19 Secrets to Steal from People Who Never Get Sick

In the fall and winter, you may become more vulnerable to colds, flu, and other infections. Use these tips to...


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9 Strange Facts About Redheads You Never Knew Before

While only about two per cent of people in the world have naturally red hair, there are plenty of fun...


6 Things You Can Do to Control Your Dreams

To take charge of your dreams at night, prepare your mind during the day. Dream experts share their tips on...


27 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get...

9 Simple Home Remedies for Dizziness

If you’re prone to feeling faint or unsteady, you may be experiencing symptoms of a serious health condition, a reaction...


I Have ADHD—Here’s Why It’s My Superpower

If you think having ADHD is a hindrance, Peter Shankman is about to change your mind. Here's why the author...


22 Science-Backed Natural Home Remedies for Arthritis Pain Relief

Suffering from arthritis aches and pains? Try these foods, exercises and home remedies that bring on pain relief naturally.


17 Surprisingly Unhealthy Foods You Might Want to Avoid

Think these “healthy” foods are helping you lose weight or eat better? Here’s why they’re not as nutritious as you...


15 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than You Are

Have you stopped eating pickles because you can’t get the jar open? Are your pants tight in the waist but...


This Is the Only Stall You Should Use in a Public Bathroom

Which is the cleanest stall in a public bathroom? Science has finally figured it out, so you don't have to.