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16 Compliments You Didn’t Realize Are Actually Pretty Insulting
You may have the best of intentions, but you need to check yourself before uttering any of these sentences.
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14 Little Ways to Instantly Turn a Bad Mood Around
Woke up in a crummy mood? Don't let it ruin your day! These quick and easy mood-boosters will put a...
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Don’t Let a Lack of Sleep Ruin Your Day: Use These Expert Wakefulness Tips
If a lack of sleep has you feeling drowsy, use these science-backed tricks to stay awake and alert all day.
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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis in Canada
You don't need to be a globetrotter to contract hepatitis —you could be putting yourself at risk right here in...
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This Is What Really Happens When You Swallow Chewing Gum
The age-old myth of swallowed gum staying in your body for seven years is officially busted.
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The One Mistake You’re Making That Could Sabotage Your Workout
Hint: it has to do with which exercise you start your workout with!
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How to Lose Belly Fat, According to a Victoria’s Secret Model Trainer
Looking to slim your waistline? Find out the best exercises to lose belly fat, thanks to top tips from one...
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One American Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings—And It’s Not About Guns
Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to look out for the lonely.
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This Veterinarian Couldn’t Breathe Properly—and Doctors Didn’t Know Why
Months after he was kicked in the head by a horse, Robert's injuries began to heal and he was able...
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Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018
We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.
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Quiet, Please! How Staying Silent Can Boost Your Health
10 Canadians share their simple strategies for finding peace and quiet.
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Feed Your Baby This Food If You Want to Raise a Genius
Pediatricians have advised parents to wait till babies are at least one year-old before introducing this brain food, but that...
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5 Health Myths Being Kept Alive by Fake News
It's time to cure these contagious health myths once and for all.
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10 Little-Known Ways Marriage Affects Your Health
All the songs are right: Lasting love may really be the best medicine, after all.
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The 6 Foods That Could Absolutely Kill Your Sex Drive
Looking to get lucky tonight? Better stay away from these un-sexy eats, which could do a number on your skills...
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If Your Squats Don’t Follow These Steps, You’re Doing Them Wrong
Proper form is the key to get the most out of your workout.
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Ocular Migraines: The Scary Health Problem No One Talks About
Seeing spots, flashes, or blurry vision? You may be having an ocular migraine, more accurately called a migraine with aura....
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Everything You Should Know About Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Is your nose acting up again? Maybe you should start eating spicier foods.
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3 Expert Opinions on Boosting Your Libido
Is your libido out-of-whack with your spouse's? Our experts share three fixes for a low sex drive.
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Don’t Be a Flake: Everything You Need to Know About Dandruff
If you've got dandruff, there's more out there for you than just shampoo.
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Stop Bullying Now: How to Stand Up to Bullies at Work and at Home
Simply put, bullying is a systematic, repetitive abuse of power. But even experts are sometimes surprised by how it manifests....
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37 Conversation Starters That Make You Instantly Interesting
Never struggle to make small talk again.
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7 Reasons You Should Be Having More Sex, According to Science
Good news! Sex doesn't just feel great, it's also good for you. As if you needed an excuse, here are...
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If You Keep on Waking Up in the Middle of the Night, Your Brain Is in Trouble
It's time to take interrupted sleep seriously.
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10 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Ambidextrous People
A tiny fraction of the population can use both hands with equal skill. Here's the biology behind this cool ability,...
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4 Silent Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is a leading cause of death in Canada. These four surprising clues can point to clogged...
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Your Zodiac Sign May Actually Predict Romantic Compatibility—Here’s How
Yes, it’s true! A professional astrologer says so.
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8 New Workout Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2018
Breakout your sneakers and swimsuits! Here are the newest workouts focused on community, technology, and restoration that are motivating more...
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5 Healthier Work Habits North Americans Need to Steal from Europeans
If you work past sunset most days or neglect to use all your vacation time, you're probably North American.