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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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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.


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...


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.


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...


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.


The One Mistake You’re Making That Could Sabotage Your Workout

Hint: it has to do with which exercise you start your workout with!


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...


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.

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...


Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.


Quiet, Please! How Staying Silent Can Boost Your Health

10 Canadians share their simple strategies for finding peace and quiet.


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...


5 Health Myths Being Kept Alive by Fake News

It's time to cure these contagious health myths once and for all.


10 Little-Known Ways Marriage Affects Your Health

All the songs are right: Lasting love may really be the best medicine, after all.


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...


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.


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....

Everything You Should Know About Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Is your nose acting up again? Maybe you should start eating spicier foods.


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.


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.


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....



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...


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...


Your Zodiac Sign May Actually Predict Romantic Compatibility—Here’s How

Yes, it’s true! A professional astrologer says so.


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...


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.