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Andrea Yu

Andrea Yu is a Toronto-based freelance journalist who writes about everything from business to design, women's health, food, travel and real estate. Aside from Chatelaine, you can also find her work in Toronto Life, the Globe and Mail, Cottage Life and Maclean's.

Latest from Andrea Yu

How Much Would You Pay For Better Menopause Care?
Health

How Much Would You Pay For Better Menopause Care? 

Dismissed by their doctors, women are turning to private clinics for relief from hot flashes, mood swings and more—but it comes at a cost.
7 minutes
Do You *Really* Need A Whole-Body Scan?
Health

Do You *Really* Need A Whole-Body Scan?

Are these scans worth the steep cost? Two Canadian doctors weigh in.
3 minutes
Do You Really Need All-Body Deodorant?
Health

Do You Really Need All-Body Deodorant?

We asked two dermatologists if these new products pass the sniff test. 
3 minutes
Is It Safe To Wear Earplugs To Bed Every Night?
Health

Is It Safe To Wear Earplugs To Bed Every Night?

I’ve been wearing earplugs to bed every night for 20 years. Should I try to wean myself off them?
6 minutes
8 Women Who Hit Their Stride At 50—And Beyond
Living

8 Women Who Hit Their Stride At 50—And Beyond

The 2024 Doris Anderson Awards celebrate an often-overlooked demographic.
The Right—And Wrong—Ways To Foam Roll Your Muscles
Health

The Right—And Wrong—Ways To Foam Roll Your Muscles

Foam rolling can help release sore muscles and help with pain. But ongoing muscle pain might require a bigger-picture fix. Here's what you need to know.
5 minutes
This $28 Fitness Tool Upgraded My Home Workouts
Fitness

This $28 Fitness Tool Upgraded My Home Workouts

Here’s why we love it—and how to slide it right into your routine.
3 minutes