Best Health
The Kernel's Secret
Guess what? Autumn’s favourite fast food is loaded with powerful antioxidants and is a good source of fibre and protein. You know what that means? Munch with impunity!
5 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
Ten Health Conversations You Need To Have
Having “the talk” is tough. Trust us, we know. But the thing is, if you wait for a crisis to discuss your health, finances and future wishes, it’s even harder. Here’s what – and how – to chat about now in the calm light of (an ordinary) day.
3 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
Tame Your Mealskipping Ways
When you miss a meal, you deprive your body of key nutrients. Here are dietitian-approved ways to get your three square meals a day.
5 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
Sporting Life
Looking for an adventurous holiday? As writer Andrea Karr recently discovered, Costa Rica has something for everyone.
4 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
Come On, Get Happy
Did you know that being happy is scientifically proven to be ood for your overall health? Here’s how to use the power of positivity to your advantage.
2 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
Best Advice
We’ve all felt it at one time or another: the gut-wrenching pain of the end of a relationship.
9 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
5 Facts That Will Have You Rethinking Your Oral Health Habits
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is one of the most common oral health problems among Canadians.
3 min |
August - September 2019
Best Health
The Bold And The Beautiful
Calling all naked nails, lips and eyes. Think you having nothing new to wear this season? Think again! We’ve got the looks you’ll want in ocean blue, juicy citrus, hot fuchsia, jungle green and more.
5 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Summer Hair S.O.S.
Say so long to fading, dryness and frizz.
2 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Save Our Kids, Stop The Anti-Vaxxers
Lessons from abroad: Trust in immunizations is dangerously low in Europe, and it’s wreaked havoc on public health.
10 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Running On Empty
Your bad habits may be impacting your long-term health in critical ways. If you see yourself in any of these 10 scenarios, perhaps the time has come for a reset.
3 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Lovin' Spoonful
Turmeric is the superhero spice that’s popping up on trendy menus everywhere – golden latte, anyone? But its real secret power is that it cuts the production of cancer-causing chemicals when barbecuing. Our resident nutritionist dishes on its benefits.
2 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Junk Is A Four-Letter Word
Think you have a problem with fries? Or an overzealous craving for candy? The actual problem might be how you think about those foods. Karen Robock explains.
6 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Head First
We think of first aid for boo-boos and broken bones, but never brains. That’s all changing, and writer Bonnie Schiedel took the course to prove it. Here’s her account of a crash course in mental wellness.
5 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
Fast As You Can
Have scientists discovered the key to WEIGHT LOSS, longevity and through the simple act of FASTING? It sounds too good to be true, so we asked health writer Kate Daley to explore the views behind the news. Here’s what she found.
6 min |
June-July 2019
Best Health
The Hurt Locker
Is your life boxed in with pain? Dr. Andrea Furlan understands. The sta physician and senior scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute diagnoses and treats people with a nervous system condition called central sensitization, which helps explain why some people have chronic pain and ultimately turn to dangerous painkillers for relief.
7 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
We're Taking A Spa Holiday
In need of a little self-care sojourn? Look no further than Quebec’s Eastern Townships.
5 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
Tame Your Late-Night Cravings
Midnight snacking isn’t as harmless (or fun) as it looks in the movies. In fact, it can lead to long-term health problems and signal an underlying disordered eating pattern. If you’re plagued by the midnight munchies, we’ve got the tools you need for the cure.
6 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
Second Opinions
1 question + 2 experts = 360 solution.
3 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
Meet Your New Therapist…
Your smartwatch! It’s true, in the very near future, wearable-tech apps may be the key to improving the lives of the hundreds of millions of people who live with mental illness.
6 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
Hemorrhoids
A pain in the butt, for sure, but at least it’s a common one that can be fixed. Here’s what you need to know about this condition, if and when you experience some discomfort in your derrière.
5 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
Fit Fierce +Fab
Best Health sat down with double Olympian Phylicia George for her take on all things fitness, including how to find joy in exercise and tips on combatting age-related issues. Athletes — they’re just like us.
1 min |
April/May 2019
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Best Health Wants To Help You…. Live Longer
And we’ve got the secret weapon to help you achieve that. Exercise. Research shows regular activity can stave o heart disease, obesity, diabetes and more. Here’s your decade-by-decade guide to getting started.
8 min |
April/May 2019
Best Health
A Sign Of Things To Come
Skin rashes, bumps or discolourations? Your skin may be trying to tell you something important about the state of your health. Listen up!
8 min |
February/March 2019
Reader's Digest Canada
50 Ways To Protect Your Heart Like Cardiologists Do
Important ways.
10+ min |
January/February 2019
Best Health
A 6- Week Plan
The fastest way to a flatter belly isn’t to do hundreds of crunches. Rather, the key is to strengthen your entire core by training a deep abdominal muscle that wraps around your midsection called the transversus abdominis (TA).
5 min |
February/March 2019
Reader's Digest Canada
25 Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Speech that’s suddenly unintelligible can be a sign of a stroke in the brain’s language centre.
10 min |
April 2019
Best Health
Tame Your Emotional Eating
Food can have crazy powers over us. Sometimes, even the most disciplined find themselves eating a whole bag of chips, just because. Sound familiar? Know this: You’re not alone. That’s why in every issue of 2019 we’ll be tackling a di‚erent eating issue. First up: Emotional eating.
5 min |
February/March 2019
Best Health
New Found Land New-found Joy
There’s much to discover in this easterly part of North America, and St. John’s is a great place to get the party started
4 min |
February/March 2019
Best Health
How To Conquer Panic Attacks
Inexplicable feelings of mortal terror strike one-third of Canadians each year. Here is one woman’s journey back to reassurance.
6 min |