Best Health

Best Health magazine is dedicated to helping you “Look Great, Get Healthy, Eat Well and Embrace Life.” A new magazine from Reader’s Digest, it brings an inspiring voice to today’s contemporary Canadian woman. It’s filled with the latest health news, fitness tips, relationship and weight loss advice. Best Health stands apart with inspiring and approachable healthy lifestyle information on all aspects of your life. It’s like a day at the spa, not a trip to the clinic. You’ll appreciate its cutting-edge, no-nonsense information, delivered in the warm, upbeat tone of a well-informed friend.

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?

Visit besthealthmag.ca for tips on how to have a fulfilling summer! • Sunny days and balmy nights are finally here, and although this summer might not be quite what we had in mind, we’re keen to make it as fun as possible! We’ve got the tips that’ll help you have a healthy, joy-filled season (while practicing physical distancing, of course).

BEST NEWS • IDEAS & INSPIRATION

GEAR GURU • Hitting the lake is one of the perks of summer living, but slapping on a bathing suit can be just the opposite. (Is there a woman alive who hasn’t had an existential crisis while bathing suit shopping? If so, can we meet her?) We want to help you choose a swimsuit that hits all the marks – chic, functional and comfortable – so you can focus on fun.

WFH (WORKOUT FROM HOME) • It’s been a weird few months, and Canadians are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, according to the Mental Health Index. And while sculpting abs may be the last item on your (very long) list of concerns, there’s no question that sweating is good for your soul. No budget? No equipment? No problem! These three activities can work with what you have at home.

STAYCATION NATION • The bad news: You may not have the freedom (or the funds) to stray to an exotic location this year. The good news: Travel is a mindset. We asked Candy Lee, a resident expert at Travelzoo, how to create a satisfying staycation, which can be anything from borrowing a friend’s cottage to staying put in your own house while adopting a vacay mindset.

BEST INTERVIEW • When Chloe Wilde isn’t reporting on eTalk, she’s working on her health game – so much so that she now hosts the Crave series Healthy is Hot. Here are the health habits that this wellness warrior swears by.

TICKER TALK • Six ways to pump up your cardiovascular health

BEAT THE BLOAT • With all the craziness of recent months, I’ve found myself bloated and puffy. Can stress really affect me this way?

SMART WAYS TO MANAGE MONEY • Can I streamline my finances with automatic processes?

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK • I’m stressed about job security and a co-worker is making it worse by gaslighting me. How can I help myself?

OLD-SCHOOL FITNESS • Most of my friends have turned to fitness apps in lieu of the gym, but I’m not a techie. Will my Luddite ways keep me from achieving my goals?

RESEARCH YOUR COSMETIC PLAN • I’m thinking about cosmetic surgery. Where do I start?

BEST YOU • WELLNESS & WISDOM

30 ways to wellness • Life’s complicated, but your journey to better health doesn’t have to be. We’ve gathered a bouquet of easy, affordable and sustainable ways to help you reclaim your health, one day at a time.

Laughing Through The Tears • In these unprecedented days of stress and anxiety, here’s an unlikely outlet. Improv. No, really! Here’s why it works.

The “Other” Virus • One in three adults over 50 will develop shingles, a painful virus caused by varicella zoster. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.

prediabetes… • No one wants to hear that diagnosis. But, it doesn’t necessarily mean diabetes is in your future. Here’s how you can control your...