Dietary Supplements: Know the Risks of Taking Too Much
More isn’t better. Discover how overdoing popular dietary supplements —from fish oil to B12—can damage your health.
Free Online Tool Reveals Your Heart and Stroke Risks: Don’t Wait for a Wake-Up Call
Most Canadians worry about heart and brain health. Heart & Stroke’s new Risk Screen helps assess personal risks and take action.
The Truth About Ginger: Big Health Benefits, But Not Risk-Free
Ginger can ease nausea, calm inflammation, and support heart health—but too much can backfire. Learn how to use it safely.
The Science of Walking Smarter: How to Burn More Calories and Build Strength
From treadmill inclines to ankle weights: discover the gear and techniques that turn simple walking into a comprehensive fitness routine.
Vitamin K2: Your Ally to Combat Bone Loss
From bone density to heart health, vitamin K2 plays a powerful role. See why the MK-7 form of the vitamin leads the way.
From Pickleball to Cornhole: Our Top 5 Picks for the Best Summer Backyard Lawn Games
Have fun and stay fit with The Health Insider’s top 5 choices for backyard lawn games which you can play in your yard, at the cottage or any public park.
The Critical Cholesterol Test Your Doctor Might Be Missing
Standard cholesterol tests miss key risks. ApoB and Lp(a) tests may provide vital heart-health indicators that you and your doctor need to know about.
No Safe Amount: New Study Warns on Processed Meat and Sugary Drinks
Your BBQ habits could shape your family’s future. A major new study finds no safe level of processed meat or sugary drinks.
The “Libido Diet” – Keep the Sex Drive Alive
From testosterone to estrogen, your hormones are shaped by food. A few diet tweaks could mean real changes in your libido.
Most Women Don’t Know Their Unique Stroke Risks – Do You?
Estrogen can protect the brain—but when it shifts, risk rises. Learn how every phase of womanhood affects your stroke risk.
The Surprising Heart Risks of Being a Die-Hard Hockey Fan
Heart rates spike 75% during nail-biting games. Here’s how to keep your ticker playoff-safe.
Defy Aging: Strength Training Can Keep You Strong, Independent, and Thriving
It’s never too late to start working out. Strength training isn’t about aesthetics or lifting heavy weights—it’s about reclaiming control over your health, mobility, and independence.