Health

The country's top relaxation retreats and treatments as chosen by the editors at glow

Few things in life are as fine a balance as sleep, and it's tough to get it just right. Too little sleep has been linked to all kinds of chronic problems, from unflattering eye bags to obesity, diabetes and premature death. And now it turns out that either too little or too much sleep can unduly age your brain, and even speed up the onset of dementia.

Here's something unpleasant but interesting. What is more likely to kill you: an abortion or giving birth? According to a recent study reported by Genevra Pittman over at Reuters, having an abortion is safer than giving birth.

It's no secret that more and more Canadians are overweight, but a new report shows us exactly who is gaining the most — and what some provinces could learn from their healthier neighbours.

First there is fear, then duty, then the good part, passion. Learn about the road to exercise success