Skin and hair care

8 tips to help manage winter psoriasis
There’s no doubt that the winter months can cause dry skin. But for a skin condition like psoriasis, winter can…

Does dairy really cause acne?
People often wonder whether dairy causes acne. The link between diet and acne isn’t perfectly clear, but we do have…

Prickly heat (heat rash): symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Hot and humid conditions are ideal for developing prickly heat rash, but they’re not its only cause. Heat rash can…

15 habits that are making your acne worse
Acne often feels like it pops up at the worst times. Your initial reaction might be to scrub your face…

Why do I always get more acne in the summer?
Summer is a time for baring more skin and socializing, but for many, it also means dealing with annoying acne…

Rosacea: what you need to know
Rosacea is a common skin condition, affecting over three million Canadians each year. While there’s no cure, many find that…

Is it a rash or is it skin cancer?
Skin rashes can look suspicious. Will they go away on their own, or are they dangerous? Learn about different types…

Skin cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk
Summer is here, and you’re probably itching to spend hours outside. But before you spend long summer days outside soaking…

Hair health with the change of season
Canadians look forward to the lazy, hazy days of summer all year, but the warm, humid weather isn’t always so…

How to tell if you have melanoma
Melanoma is one of the most common types of cancer. Over 80,000 Canadians are diagnosed with it every year. Here…

Should I be worried about my new mole?
It’s normal to find new moles on your body as you get older. If your moles show these warning signs,…

How to keep your cognitive skills sharp as you age
Your brain is your window to the world. Here are some powerful ways to keep up your cognitive abilities well…
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