Wellness

...And more bathroom habits for healthy (and comfortable) bowel movements.

If you wrestle with insomnia, you may be tempted to try gizmos that promise better sleep. One that might sound...

Submerging your body into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for devotees of cold-water therapy, the benefits greatly outweigh...

Life expectancy is on the rise, but a long life isn’t always a full one. These everyday habits—many of which...

Apple cider vinegar is packed with health benefits, but there is a right and wrong way to use it—and in...

You know veggies are healthy for you. You also know you should probably eat more. Here are obvious clues you...

Psychotherapy can be a safe harbour during a difficult time, and an invaluable part of treating an ongoing mental health...

Pressed for time? You can always squeeze a moment's peace into your schedule with the help of these on-the-go meditations.

Alzheimer's disease often begins a decade before you show symptoms. "Ideally, we'd like people to be screened for Alzheimer's disease...

Close to three per cent of Canadians have anemia. Here's how to make sure you're getting the iron you need.

Want to cut sugar from your coffee without sacrificing its sweet taste? Here are 10 delicious coffee sweeteners to mix...

For my mother, caregiving was filled with challenges—and triumphs.

Build stronger bones by making a few simple tweaks to your daily routine.

Simple strategies for caregivers to preserve and maintain a sense of self.

There’s some truth to the age-old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the way....

Science-backed strategies that help eliminate potential health hazards and improve your well-being, room by room.

Want more space in your life and your mind? All you need to do is one magic thing: forgive. Read...

See something funky in the mirror? Don’t worry, it’s most likely not a strange tongue disease. It could, however, signal...

Could this popular senior fitness trend benefit desk-bound workers like me?

Cancer isn’t always the cause of these symptoms, but if they persist, getting checked out could save your life.

Suffering from headaches? Sudden weight gain? These strange, seemingly unconnected symptoms could actually be responses to stress.

It's hardly surprising that anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues across Canada. Although stress is unavoidable,...

The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no...

You probably have some—if not all—of these germ-spreading habits. Here's why you might want to rethink them.

Let’s be honest: between the clothes, gadgets and gym membership, working out can get seriously expensive. Luckily, you don’t really...

Oasis, a program that began in Kingston, Ontario a decade ago, brings the concept of a retirement community into private...

With the help of these simple techniques, adopting a self-compassionate attitude is well within your reach.

Between pandemics, natural disasters and acts of terrorism, the world can sometimes seem like a cruel and frightening place. The...

Beyond providing an instant mood lift, laughing loudly—and often—may even reduce your risk for a heart attack.