General health

As we head into the holidays, gratitude may just be the gift that keeps us going through the darkest winter nights.

You don't need to be an athlete to benefit from athletic therapy. If something is wrong with your bones, ligaments and/or muscles, an athletic therapist can help!

While substance abuse is likely what comes to mind when speaking about addiction, many people struggle with another lesser-known type: behavioural.

Can't break away from your responsibilities to take care of yourself? You could be at risk of burnout.

Reported cases of gender-based violence are increasing. What can we do to address gender-based violence around us?

What is a dispensing fee and why do pharmacies charge them? Learn more about these costs, fee caps and why they can vary across pharmacies.

Exercise can help treat symptoms and prevent complications from chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Get expert advice on the best exercises for each.

It’s conventional exercise wisdom that you should warm up before physical activity and cool down afterward. But is this wisdom as simple as it sounds?

Your shoulders play a key role in your daily life and we have tips on how to improve your shoulder strength and stability.

Getting outside and growing a garden can make you happier and healthier.

Regardless of whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or prefer to stay cozy indoors, it’s important to focus on both your physical and mental health during the winter season.

If you’ve recently had a heart attack or other cardiac event, you may be referred to cardiac rehabilitation. Learn more about what to expect on your road to recovery.

Acupuncture is nothing new – but a lot of Manitobans are still unfamiliar with what it can do for you. We spoke to an acupuncturist to learn how it works, what it treats and what the process looks like.

Heart failure is one of the top reasons Canadians are hospitalized but many people don’t understand what it is. We talked to an expert to get the facts.

Overeating during the holidays is common, but there are ways to prevent it or minimize the discomfort afterwards.

Improve your balance to help avoid slips and falls with these tips and exercises.

With so many aspects of our daily lives out of our control, mindfulness helps us manage the only thing we can influence – our thoughts.

Returning to in-person work may not be easy on your mental health. Get some tips to make returning to the office easier on yourself.

Six million Canadians show symptoms of prediabetes – a condition that, if left untreated, can develop into the more serious type 2.

Who is most at risk for problem gambling, and how can we help those affected?

Somehow, over the past few years, self-care has been turned into grand gestures and expensive vacations. But true self-care is something that can and should be done regularly.

The beginning of a new year often sparks a desire to start fresh and make changes to yourself or your lifestyle.

Osteopathy is still a relatively unknown practice. What is it, and what can it do for you?

Spring cleaning may not be your favourite thing to do, but there is a connection between this annual ritual and your mental health.

We have a hunger to understand what is going on with our health and no longer want to just take a pill for this and that. Feel empowered with naturopathy.

Introvert or extrovert: It's not usually one or the other but somewhere on the spectrum. Where do you fall and how can you develop skills from the other end?

Positive self-talk can improve your overall well-being and help you feel good about yourself.

Time in nature can lead to lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression and higher levels of well-being.

Volunteering not only helps those in need – it can also change your life for the better.

If you think you're too busy with work to take your hard-earned vacation days, check out these three reasons to take a break this summer.

Fermented tea, milk alternatives, “impossible” meat – the grocery aisle has changed significantly over the past few years. But how do these trends stack up, nutrition-wise?

Our lives are busier than ever, and with so many things competing for our attention, staying focused is becoming increasingly difficult.

What exactly do psychologists do and what does treatment involve?

Problems with our feet can have a severe impact on our quality of life. Learn how a podiatrist can help.