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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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5 Valentine’s Day Gifts to Enjoy Together

Finding just the right present for your special someone on February 14 can be a challenge. Here are five gifts...


13 Surprisingly Effective Natural Remedies for Everyday Ailments

Seeking relief from cold sores, PMS or arthritis symptoms—without a prescription? We've rounded up the best natural remedies for some...


6 of the Best Natural Remedies for Menopause Symptoms

Looking for natural treatments to relieve menopause symptoms? These herbal remedies are your best bet for dealing with everything from...


7 Common Marriage Myths—Busted!

Is your relationship headed for the rocks? Having spent a lifetime busting marriage myths, psychologist and marriage expert John Gottman...


The Truth About Diagnosing Headaches

Headaches affect half of all adults each year. So why are they so hard to diagnose?


13 Canadian Health Heroes You Need to Know

In praise of doctors, nurses, researchers, inventors and activists from across the country who make it their mission to care.


Health Breakthroughs for a New Year

From cancer to migraines to arthritis, some exciting advances in early diagnosis and treatments


13 Things You Should Know Before Paying For a Gym Membership

These 13 insider tips will help you get the most out of your gym membership.

3 Ways Being Childish Can Change Your Life

Want to improve your mood, boost your creativity and spice up your relationship? Try acting more like a kid.


10 Ways to Avoid the Sunday Night Blues

If you feel anxious or sad on Sunday nights, you're not alone. Here are 10 ways to beat the common...


Amber Mac’s Top 5 Health and Fitness Gadgets for 2017

Thinking of getting back into shape in the New Year? Tech expert and television personality Amber MacArthur gives her top...


Myths and Facts About Binge Eating Disorder

There are several misconceptions about B.E.D. Here are the facts.


Reader’s Digest Health Report: December 2016

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


Tired, Irritated Eyes: Two Experts Give Their Best Tips

Suffering from tired, irritated eyes? We asked two medical experts—one an optometrist, the other a holistic nutritionist—to weigh-in on how...


12 Terrifying and Mysterious Symptoms-Diagnosed!

These patients got more than they bargained for. From spontaneous brain fluid leaks to cancer scares, here are 12 terrifying...


4 Ways to Stop an Allergy Attack Before it Starts

The best way to cope with allergies is to prevent attacks before they start. There are over-the-counter and prescription drugs...


How to Relieve Back Pain: 10 Tips Worth Trying

For relief of a flare-up, rely on heat, ice or over-the-counter painkillers. As for how to relieve chronic back pain—here’s...

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7 Winter Running Tips for Beginners

Got cabin fever? Why not burn off some of that excess energy—and calories—by taking a brisk winter run? We asked...


5 Winter Skin Care Tips

Winter can be a particularly difficult time for your skin. Find out what you should be doing to keep your...


3 Simple Depression Prevention Tips

If you've suffered from depression before, there's a high chance of it returning. These 3 ways of preventing future bouts...


How to Stock Your Natural Medicine Cabinet

Want to take the natural route for pain relief and the treatment of minor lumps and bumps? From peppermint oil...


30 Ways to Cut 100 Calories

Did you know that if you shaved just 200 calories a day from your diet, you could lose 22 pounds...


3 of the Best Natural Supplements For Men Over 50

These natural supplements are a man's best friend when it comes to fighting everything from baldness to bone loss.

Pain Management Therapy: What Are Your Options?

Recovering from surgery or a serious injury? Choosing the right pain management therapy can help alleviate your suffering-and even speed...


4 Things Your Holiday Eating Habits Reveal About You

What do your eating habits say about you? According to these four research findings, quite a lot, it seems.


Top 10 YouTube Beauty Tutorials

Learning how to apply professional-looking makeup has never been easier thanks to the extensive library of beauty tutorials on YouTube....


3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Though only around 10 per cent of seniors' falls result in a fracture or another serious injury, many people still...


The Truth About Early Retirement

Considering early retirement? You won't need a million dollars to do it-just a bit of financial planning and good old-fashioned...


8 Simple Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

Between shopping, meal planning and worrying about finances, the "most wonderful time of the year" can also be the most...