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I’m a Millennial Who’s Never Been Pregnant—Why Am I Having Pelvic Health Problems?

The surprising things I learned about my pelvic floor and my bathroom habits

What’s the Deal with Ovarian Cysts?

Everyone who ovulates has them—but few of us know what they’re all about.


How I Got to the Bottom of My Sciatica Pain in My Back and Leg

I tried medicines, massages and a full complement of physiotherapists


For Women, There’s a Link Between Burnout and Depression

In All in her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt explores why women are...


I Thought I Had a Hangover—A Month Later, I Was Diagnosed With MS

Here’s how one woman was diagnosed in her early twenties, and what she wants others to know about the central...

The Amorphous Grief of Losing Your Favourite Friend

Writer Sloane Crosley talks to us about her new book Grief Is for People.


How to Fix Canada’s Loneliness Epidemic, According to a Public Health Expert

Loneliness is as bad for our bodies as 15 daily cigarettes

The Ultimate Guide to Cooling Mattresses: Why Octave, Canada’s Best Memory Foam Mattress, Leads the ...

Discover why the Octave mattress is the best cooling mattress for hot sleepers


This Hockey Mom Will Motivate You to Get on the Rink

Seija Parnanen-Matthews was inspired to hit the ice
when her oldest son started hockey. Being a role model for her kid...


How We Tend to Organize Our Memories

In this excerpt from Why We Remember, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath explains why ordinary forgetfulness isn’t a sign of decline—and why...


A Woman Not Under the Influence Enjoys an App Date

Writer Briony Smith tries dry dating—and drinks it right up

Can Treating Inflammation Offer Relief From Depression?

Research is starting to uncover a link between inflammation in the body and depression—and taming it might offer hope for...


Here’s a Bra That Helps You Recognize Breast Cancer Symptoms

Love & Nudes filled a gap in the market for women of colour by offering bras that match diverse skin...


What to Do When You’re Feeling Lonely

Even before the pandemic, loneliness was an epidemic, with studies indicating that one in five Canadians identified...


This Beadwork Helps Spread Awareness of Indigenous Issues in Health Care

With her gorgeous beadwork, med student Jamie Thompson creates anatomical works of art—and makes Indigenous hospital patients feel more comfortable.


This Is Why You Should Rethink Your Toilet Paper Purchases

You can’t wipe out climate change with eco-friendly toilet paper alone, but some kinds are better for the environment than...

Are Tampons Safe? Here’s What an OBGYN Wants You to Know

Renowned OB/GYN Jen Gunter has spent decades tackling damaging fallacies about women’s health and calling out companies and practitioners who...


“I Didn’t Know How to Be His Mom Anymore”

In this excerpt from Here With You author Kathy Wagner shares how she supported her son as he...


What’s the Deal with Walking Pads?

Looking at the differences between traditional treadmills and trendy walking pads



How Sexism Helped Our Species Thrive

Science writer Cat Bohannon’s new book is a user’s guide to the female...


My Honest Review of the Carol Bike’s Five-Minute Workout

I tried a very short REHIT fitness regime, and asked experts to weigh in on its effectiveness.


12 Clutter Culprits and the Best Ways to Organize Them

In this excerpt from the new book A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home, author Melissa Dilkes Patera shares her...


I Found Happiness by Microdosing Magic Mushrooms

Psilocybin helps me manage my anxiety and depression better than anything else I’ve tried.


6 Smart Ways to Have a Clutter-Free Home in 2024

Melissa Dilkes Pateras gained a huge following on TikTok for her funny tips on housecleaning and basic home repair. In...

A Pro Wrestler in Nova Scotia Shares Their Fitness Routine

Wrestler and MasterChef Canada winner Jennifer Crawford works out to maintain their emotional and mental health as much as their...


Birth Control Is Free in B.C. When Will There Be National Coverage?

We asked Dr. Wendy Norman, whose research helped bring about the policy, to explain where we’re at


I Needed a Mind, Body and Soul Reboot—and I Found It in Jamaica

Invigorating yoga classes with an ocean view, island-style spa treatments, nature hikes and meditative sound bath experiences enhanced with a...


“I Joined an Adult Ballet Class at Age 41”

I don’t wear a tutu and my pirouettes are lopsided at best, but ballet class is the best hour and...


Meet Our 2023 Health Heroes!

These nine changemakers and determined advocates are working to build communities, welcome newcomers, raise awareness of health-care gaps and change...


3 Ways Mindfulness Can Help You Get Through the Holiday Season

Give yourself the gift of a calm, focused and happy holiday season by putting mindfulness and meditation at the top...