Health

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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10 Tricks to Make Yourself Look Better in Photos

Selfies! Profile pics! Here's how to take pictures to make sure you put your best face forward.


Saying This One Word Instantly Makes You More Trustworthy

Hint: It's a word you learned in preschool.


5 Pet Peeves That Are Totally Justified, According to Science

Here's the reason why annoying things are so annoying, and why your survival could depend on them.


30 Healthy Snacks No Adult Has to Feel Guilty About Eating

Snackaholics, rejoice! Beat between-meal blahs with a month's worth of tasty and creative healthy snacks for adults.


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Weapons of Mouth Destruction

These habits are good for your health but bad for your teeth


10 Tips for Healthy, White Teeth

Not only do your teeth help you talk and chew, they can make or break your appearance. Here are 10...


Here’s the Awesome Reason Why People in Sweden Only Work Six Hours Per Day

Maybe we should rethink how much time we spend in the office—in Sweden, a six-hour workday is making waves, as...


The Secret Behind Why Millennials Are the Happiest Generation Ever

No, it doesn’t have anything to do with avocado toast.


This Japanese Tradition Will Make You Less Forgetful

Everyone makes mistakes. Here's how to catch them before they do damage.


10 Common Fashion Rules You Can Break

No long hair or short skirts after 40? No white after Labour Day? No, thank you! You can revise how...


8 Ways to Naturally Increase Endorphins

Certain aromas, actions and foods can lift your mood by influencing the production of endorphins—the brain's "feel-good" chemicals.


6 Things You Need to Know About Lyme Disease in Canada

There were 522 reported cases of Lyme disease in 2014 in Canada. By 2016, that number had climbed to 987...


9 Simple Things Mosquitoes Absolutely Hate

Any product with DEET is the gold standard for repelling mosquitoes. But the following will tick off a mosquito, too.


3 Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Your toothbrush isn't the only tool capable of protecting your teeth—your diet can be a big factor in keeping your...


14 Perfect Summer Date Ideas That Are Absolutely Free

Summer offers some unique dating opportunities, and it’s a traditionally lazy time. So don’t be boring and offer a dinner...


5 Gadgets Guaranteed to Get You Off the Couch

Ever notice how new technology seems specifically designed to turn us into couch potatoes? These days, with the click of...


Why You Should Be Encouraging Your Child to Spend Time with Their Imaginary Friends

Some people might think kids are a little strange for playing with a make-believe person for hours on end, but...


7 Science-Backed Ways Exercise Improves Students’ Grades

According to a recent study, kids who are active 20 minutes before a test tend to score better. In fact,...


5 Secrets of a Stay-at-Home Dad

Last September, I left my job as a full-time newspaper reporter and photographer to be a stay-at-home dad for my...


9 Quirky Habits That Prove You’re Smarter Than Everyone Else

Intelligence can be hard to measure, but science has linked these quirks to higher levels of learning, problem-solving, and creativity....


7 Reasons Movie Sex is Ruining Your Sex Life

Here's why Hollywood's hot, steamy sex is leaving you and your partner cold.

The Real Reasons You’re Attractive, According to Science

Is beauty actually in the eye of the beholder? Yes— and in the nose and in the ear. New research...


5 Signs of Prostate Cancer Men Should Never Ignore

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Though the disease often never presents with...


Here’s Why Japanese Children Are the Healthiest in the World

When it comes to living a long and healthy life, let's learn from the best, shall we?


The Reader’s Digest Guide to Dressing Properly for Every Occasion

You've just been invited to a wedding, party or business event. Here's a handy guide to help you decide what...


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How Drunk Am I: 8 Weird Reasons You Got Tipsy So Quickly

Studies show that these seemingly random factors can affect how alcohol takes its toll on your body and brain.


6 Annoying Dating Habits You Have, According to Science

Word to the wise: these dating habits are a major turn-off.