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Health & Fitness

The latest health and fitness news and trends, plus nutrition advice

Horoscopes

May 24: Your daily horoscope

New blood-donation rules put damage control ahead of sound science 0

Non-cash incentives could boost blood donations without risking supply 0

Sugary drinks may increase the risk of kidney stones 0

How I lost 90 pounds: No expensive gym membership or diet needed 0

Health Navigator Blog »

Asthma, sleep and poor marks at school: A U.S. study connects the dots

Music eases anxiety of hospital ICU patients, study finds

U.S. study offers grim outlook for cardiac patients

Marijuana may cut risk of developing diabetes: study

Reading health articles may make you feel ill, and 7 more stories to watch

Health News

My father is a workaholic. How do I get him to slow down?

Men more affected than women by job interview anxiety

Polish man gets quick face transplant in life-saving decision

Gay men celibate for at least five years now allowed to give blood

Do yoga and pilates count as cardio?

Commentary

Space’s final frontier? Recovery

Jolie’s choice: When to cut off a body part?

Ontario should be lauded for junking obsolete mammography equipment

Want to boost your memory? Check out what’s in your fridge

Is the obesity-industrial complex making us fat?

Nutrition

How I lost 70 pounds: A bike (literally) saved my life

What can I do to treat erectile dysfunction?

Latest weight-loss idea? Eat insects. Really

Link to eating disorders raises concerns about school health programs

What our kids are missing from their school phys ed program

Nutrition Basics

What's the healthiest fish to eat? (It's not as simple as you think)

What oil should I use for healthy cooking?

How a clean pantry can help you eat healthier

Need a training edge? Top diet tips for serious runners

Leslie Beck shows you how to adopt a Mediterranean diet

Fitness

How to get a balanced workout from the seat up

Turn your backyard into a fun – and free – exercise zone

How to work your core before even getting out of bed

A coach’s tips for rebooting your spring running routine

How to fix your office posture in 15 minutes

Fitness Basics

Video: Toned thighs? These easy leg lifts will do the trick

Tired of crunches? Then you haven't tried this revved-up version

Want abs? Then you have to try these oblique V sit-ups

You haven't really done planks until you've done this core challenge

Put your back into it: How to do squat reverse taps

Ask a Health Expert »

What’s the best way to protect my children from bug bites?

How can I treat bunions and get back to enjoying sandal season?

Want to eat a healthy Chinese meal? You have to know what to ask for

How safe is it for my growing son to do manual labour?

My family is smothering me. How do I tell them I need space?

More Ask a Health Expert

Conditions »

Flu carries higher risk of paralytic disease than flu shot

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Video

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Happy birthday, Levi's! Jeans company celebrates 140 years

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How to protect private information on your smartphone

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Emma and Liam top Alberta's most popular baby names

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Asking for a pay raise? Do your homework first

Comment of the day

On the persecution of the childless

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Yes, I find it funny when people ask if you have kids, and you say no, they ask why not. It's as if they need to know the reason so that they can decide if they should either feel sorry for you or judge you
Tina Raqs Taraneh

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