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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for death worldwide. In Canada, medication is commonly prescribed to the one in four Canadians who suffer from high blood pr

Have you ever found yourself saying—and meaning it—something like, “I know it in my heart of hearts” or “deep down in my heart”? Through interoception we “read” sensations such as hunger, thirst, or p

You’ve likely read that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But women particularly have a hard time committing to it. Here’s how women in rece

People often talk about how “love is in the air.” Research shows this might be true—literally! When you enter a room, your body releases sexual chemicals that tell others about you. What scents are yo

As someone who travels for a living—writing about the best places to eat, hike, and sleep—I spend a lot of time on airplanes. Sometimes I’ve wondered as I look out at the clouds floating by the window