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Discover the latest health news, along with practical tips on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle by improving your diet and moving more. From proven home remedies to advice on managing and preventing chronic health conditions, we’ll keep you looking and feeling your best.

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7 Subtle Signs You Could Have Ulcerative Colitis

Running to the bathroom a lot lately? It could be ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can cause...


6 Signs of a Brain Aneurysm Everyone Should Know

From headaches to numbness, knowing the signs of a brain aneurysm can save your life.


19 Reasons Unexpected Weight Loss Could Be a Serious Problem

Dropping pounds unexpectedly? It can happen for a number of reasons, but there are some diseases that can cause it.


6 Early Throat Cancer Symptoms You Might Ignore

Throat cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until later stages—yet early detection makes for more effective treatment. If you notice any...


9 Signs of Blood Cancer Doctors Usually Miss

Blood cancer has subtle and surprising symptoms. Doctors share the most common ones that may require a closer look.


11 Silent Signs of a Thiamine Deficiency

See if any of these silent signs of a thiamine deficiency sound familiar—and why you should be concerned if you're...


9 Silent Signs of an Iodine Deficiency

Do you take in enough iodine? What happens if you don't? Find out the warning signs of iodine deficiency.


This is What Life is Like After a Stroke

Life after a stroke can be challenging, but new treatments are giving hope for survivors.

6 Polite Ways to End a Conversation

Bound by manners and common decency, you can find it difficult to walk away from a conversation without seeming rude....


7 Surprising Things Your Outfit Colour Says About You

Here's why yellow might be off-putting and blue could land you the job.


Medical News That Could Save Your Life

Between a "cure" for peanut allergies and a vaccine for celiac disease, this medical news represents potentially life-saving breakthroughs.


13 Weight Loss Quotes That Will Keep You Motivated

Let these professional athletes and trainers inspire you to lose that weight—and keep it off.


13 Things Your Feet Wish You Knew

Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will experience foot problems in their lives. Lower your risk with these tips.


Doctors Thought This Man Had Crohn’s Disease—It Turned Out to Be Something Much Rarer

A breakthrough drug seemed to help Karim deal with his Crohn’s disease at first. Weeks later, he was on an...


Diet or Exercise: The Final Verdict on Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Here's what science and dietitians think about the debate between diet and exercise—and which should be your biggest priority for...


10 Health Tweaks You Need to Make in Your 40s

There's no denying it: You've reached middle age, and your body is responding in some new and unpredictable ways. Time...


9 Subtle Signs of a Dangerous Eye Infection

Pain, redness, itching… find out how to tell if your eye infection is dangerous or just annoying.

10 Things You Shouldn’t Touch at All-You-Can-Eat Buffets

Here’s how you can enjoy the experience at tempting buffets while minimizing the risk to your health.


This Is Why You Should Never Refill Your Plastic Water Bottle

We’re all guilty—but the consequences can be seriously harmful to your health.


This Man’s Asphyxiation Attacks Turned Out to be a Rare Genetic Condition

For 40 years, Kurt had been under constant threat of asphyxiation. Doctors were stumped—until a chance referral helped save his...


How to Express Your Anger the Right Way

Getting angry can be good for you—if you do it right. Here's how to harness your rage and reap the...


10 Problems All Coffee Lovers Understand—and How to Fix Them

Your afternoon latte might seem like a lifesaver, but its actually wreaking havoc on your teeth, stomach and wallet.


7 Sneaky Things Your Voice Can Predict About Your Personality and Health

It's not just what you say—it's what you sound like when you say it.

How to Overcome Envy: 3 Simple Strategies

What can you do when someone has what you want?


Everything You Need to Know About Nosebleeds

What's causing your bloody nose—and is it cause for concern?


13 Things Paramedics Want You to Know

From on-the-job secrets to knowing how to handle heart emergencies, here's everything paramedics want you to know about their profession.


11 Things Mosquitoes Don’t Want You to Know

With summer in full swing, read these secrets about mosquitoes before heading out for some fun in the sun.


13 Things You Should Know About Donating Blood

Donating blood is more important than you think.


12 Simple Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

The quality of a person's friendships can make or break their life, adding to feelings of happiness, and providing health...