Health articles

Fitness is, we're happy to observe, very popular these days. But there are a lot of ideas of what you need to do, where you need to do it, and what you need to eat and drink – or avoid – to maintain top form. We're here to give you some straightforward, level-headed – and economical – advice.

Vaginal discomfort is often a silent but troubling aspect of a woman's transition to menopause. Fortunately, you have some options to help relieve your discomfort.

Menopause is an important health issue. This health feature offers information about menopause: how to tell if you're entering it, the role of estrogen replacement therapy, and tips on making yourself more comfortable – and staying healthy – as your body adjusts to this new phase.

Menopause is a natural process, yet each woman experiences it differently. We interviewed Dr. Vivien Brown, a family physician in Toronto who is certified by the North American Menopause Society as an expert in menopause and women's health, and asked her some frequently asked questions about menopause.