Healthy Living

Ready to live your healthiest life? From the best vitamins and supplements to everyday habits that boost your mental health and wellness, these healthy living tips are a great place to start.

Here’s What Would Happen to Your Body If You Didn’t Have Your Morning Coffee

Coffee plays a key role every morning for millions of people across Canada. But what happens when you skip it entirely?

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Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day

A daily stroll improves your mental health, boosts your social life and cuts your risk of chronic disease.


This is the Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee (It’s Not When You Wake Up!)

Your first cup of the day could be most effective if you have it at this specific time.


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10 Sunscreen Tips For Maximum UV Protection

You already know the basics: apply sunscreen liberally and repeat often. But there’s more to be done if you want...


Mental Health Apps You’ll Want to Install Right Away

Under pressure? Check out the best mental health apps for mindfulness, meditation, relaxation and sleep.

Got a Twitch in Your Eye? Here’s What It Could Mean

The first step in solving this annoying condition is to determine the underlying cause.


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What Your Poop Can Reveal About Your Health

We may not like to talk about them, but bowel movements are important—and they can provide valuable insight into your...


If You Haven’t Switched to Mineral Sunscreen Yet, This Might Convince You

Brush up on the potential dangers of oxybenzone—a key ingredient in certain chemical sunscreens.


How Music Therapy is Changing People’s Lives

From boosting the immune system to reducing stress, the benefits of music therapy are being embraced by modern medicine.


If You Wash With This Kind of Soap, You Could Be Attracting Mosquitoes

Can't stop itching from bug bites? It may be time to swap out your soap, according to Virginia Tech researchers.


Can CBD Treat Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Stress? I Tried It To Find Out

Some experts believe the non-intoxicating cannabis compound can cure anxiety, chronic pain, sleeplessness and a thousand other problems. I decided...


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The Worst Health Mistakes Men Make

These unhealthy habits could be shaving years off of your life expectancy. Here's how to turn things around.


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Pain Management Tips Your Physiotherapist Wants You to Know

Expert advice to help you recover from an injury, and protect against future damage.

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Silent Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee

The side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Find out how your coffee habit may be hurting your...


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9 Drinks to Keep You Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)

Tired of plain old H20? These alternatives will quench your thirst, and can help you reach your daily fluid intake...


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Extreme Heat is on the Way—Here’s How to Stay Safe

When the mercury rises, take these measures to keep as cool as possible.


Do Blue Light Glasses Work?

If you stare at a screen all day, you may have considered blue light glasses to ease eye strain and...


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10 Mental Health Podcasts to Ease Your Mind

Whether you're trying to find a little more happiness in your life, or are dealing with depression or anxiety, these...


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The Best Vitamins for Sleep

Sometimes vitamin deficiencies can be a root cause of sleep disruption. That means that one or more of these nutrients...


What You Should Keep in a First Aid Kit

Is your first aid kit ready for an emergency? Here are the must-have supplies in every well-stocked kit, according to...


Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell?

We sniffed out the answer to this malodorous mystery.


Beginner Hiking Tips From a Kananaskis Emergency Rescue Responder

This expert advice can help ensure a safe and satisfying hike, wherever you choose to roam.

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10 Secrets to a Deeper Sleep

Tired of being tired all the time? Take a few tips from these 10 experts: Each has a unique prescription...


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Medication Mistakes That Could Be Making You Sick

Every year, errors in medications taken at home land people in the emergency room. Here's what to avoid in order...


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If You Aren’t Drinking Green Tea Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

Put the kettle on—we're raising a cup to the health benefits of green tea.


Increasing Your Intake of This Mineral Could Lower Your Dementia Risk

Chances are, it's already in your multivitamin.


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The Best Fridge Temperature to Keep Food Fresh—And Safe

From the refrigerator to the grill—and ultimately, your tummy—find out how to reduce your risk for food poisoning this summer.


Are These Health Food Trends Doing More Harm Than Good?

In this excerpt from her book, Growing Young, science journalist Marta Zaraska debunks the supposed health benefits of supplements, superfoods...