Health

Back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring patients into doctors’ offices. Although you should always see...

Getting less than the recommended 2.5 to 3.5 litres of water a day is almost sure to leave you dehydrated,...

Sunlight can impact everything from your mood to your weight, which is why it's so important to get safe exposure.

Check our symptom sorter to find out if the pain in your gut is more than just common cramps.

A coffee break is a delicious and highly motivating ritual. But do you really have to wash the mug each...

Got a mild case of the blues? Consider these five supplements, which have been found to have natural antidepressant effects.

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...

We had three small children when my husband realized he was gay, but helping him come out taught them an...

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...

Bringing your phone into the bathroom can be a germ-spreading habit with consequences.

So often your lumps, bumps, rashes, and red spots are harmless. Occasionally, they're a sign of something far more serious....

Feel like a fraud? You might have impostor syndrome. Here's the definition of impostor syndrome, plus tips on how to...

Concerned about the risk of blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? Canadian medical experts shed light on the...

Compounding crises have made everyone anxious, but how do you know if you’ve slipped into a more serious disorder—and what...

Despite the name, you don't have to work out to get athlete's foot. Here's how to kick this fairly common...

Mom and I agreed long ago that our differences would always present challenges. But during the first lockdown of the...

From traffic jams to online comments sections, life's minor irritations can conspire to create major stress. Next time you feel...

Virtual appointments are convenient and safe—but are they effective?

There's not much that a little stroll can't fix.

Background noise—from traffic, from industry—is killing us. Here’s what you can do about it.

Expert advice on what to do when a fizzling friendship can't be fixed.

For starters: This painful joint disease is actually a collection of more than 100 ailments—and it affects people of all...

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has scores of people reconsidering their everyday cleaning habits. It's tempting to reach for what...

If pleasant odours now smell like rotting garbage, you could have parosmia—a condition linked to COVID-19. Here's how long it...

Mother's Day can be incredibly painful after losing your mom. Here's practical advice on how to cope, from women who...

Hallucinogens are the next medical frontier. Believers claim they can cure everything from pain and depression to obesity and addictions.

Nearly half of all separated couples give it another go. Science has an explanation—and with the right mindset, reuniting may...

Will a lack of shut-eye make you fat? Do white-noise machines cause deafness? Are night owls wealthier than early birds?...

Looking for healthy salad ideas? Release more fat with these key—sometimes counterintuitive—salad ingredients.