Some popular diets suggest avoiding eggplants, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes—but is that really necessary? We debunk common myths about nightshade vegetables. Take the nightshade vegetables or ...

Feeling bone-tired, as so many people do, is disheartening, demoralizing, and frustrating. You want to race like a thoroughbred, but you feel stuck in the mud. Half the time you’re struggling just to ...

People who skip their lunch break often rely on the office vending machine to fuel their workday. According to Dr. Andrew Pipe, chief of the division of prevention and rehabilitation at the University ...

Bug bites are an inevitable part of summer, but you don't have to suffer. Try one of these home remedies to get relief. If you live near a polar ice cap, you’ll never have to worry about mosquitoes, ...

Every time you roll your shopping cart into the supermarket, you’re making a decision that goes far beyond whether you’re going to have pork or pierogies for dinner. You’re actually choosing between ...

We put these natural deodorant brands through some of Toronto’s sweatiest workouts. Read on to find out which ones passed our sweat-test. If I’m being completely honest, what drew me to Routine’s Cat ...

One writer finds out why the "no 'poo" movement is gaining momentum. Plus, here's how you can ditch the shampoo for healthy, lustrous locks. I’m an active gal. When I run or do yoga, my thin little ...

Sign up for our Must Reads newsletter for more feel-good tips, beauty product recommendations and delicious recipes! After experiencing depression while training to ...

Mineral sunscreen falls under the physical filter category of sunscreen, meaning this type of sunscreen reflects UVA and UVB rays (thanks to titanium oxide and/or zinc oxide). The other type of ...

When my two toddlers had itchy rashes on their chests, my doctor diagnosed eczema. The cure: no more bubble baths, and plenty of thick, perfume-free moisturizer. “The best thing you can use is good ...

The core is about more than just ab muscles—it's the body's powerhouse. Here are five amazing things that happen when you strengthen it. Your body’s core does it all—it facilitates movement and houses ...

Sometimes the simplest foods are the best foods for us. You don’t have to be a nutritionist to realize that apples are good for you. Not only do they come in their own packaging—meaning you can eat ...