Health tools

Depression can affect more than just your mood - it can affect your weight, sleep, energy and other aspects of your life. Take this quiz to find out if you're experiencing the symptoms of depression.

It is vital that all women from teens to seniors be aware of breast health, not just those who have a family history of the disease. 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known risk factors.

Diabetes can affect your health in many different ways. This tool will help you learn more about diabetes complications in different areas of the body.

This exercise guide has been produced to help you regain full movement after surgery and reduce swelling which may occur (lymphedema).

Who says you can't compare apples to oranges? Or eggs to eggplant? Explore our database to get calorie counts, sugar stats, and a tally of vitamin and mineral load of thousands of different foods. Find out which foods are full of fibre, free of fat, or the perfect fit for your diet.

A headache tracker is an important tool in the management of headaches: it is a way of ''measuring'' your headaches, just as someone with high blood pressure would measure and record their blood pressure readings.

Worried about heart disease? Not sure if you're at risk? Ask yourself the following 8 questions about what's putting you at higher risk for heart disease.

Many factors, such as age, gender and lifestyle can affect your risk of heart disease. Use our interactive health calculator to help determine your risk of heart disease over the next 10 years.

It is all too easy to drink beyond a healthy amount of alcohol and not even know it. Answer the questions on this assessment and get a clearer picture of your level of alcohol dependence.

How many years you have ahead of you depends on a lot of different factors, many of which are under your control. Find out your life expectancy using this interactive calculator, and see how even small lifestyle decisions can make a difference.

You know that maintaining a healthy heart means making healthy lifestyle choices. But, are you doing all you can to reduce your risk of heart disease?

Approximately 70,000 heart attacks occur in Canada each year. That's almost 200 heart attacks per day.

Do you know what your risk is of having a stroke? Find out with this quiz.

Did you know that your risk of heart disease can affect your recommended cholesterol targets? To find out your target cholesterol levels, answer the following questions and click "calculate."

Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack can save your life, the life of a loved one, or even the life of a complete stranger. When it comes to a heart attack, time is everything. The sooner you get medical treatment, the better your chances of surviving a heart attack. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of these warning signs of a heart attack: Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately.

What are the chances that you'll have a stroke? Take this quiz to see if you are at a higher risk for stroke.

Stress is a fact of life. It can come from any life change or unexpected event, even a happy one such as a promotion. Do our quiz to find the best way for you to handle stress.