Health Tools
5 step hangover recovery plan
Post this HEART-felt relief plan on your fridge or bulletin board for the next time you wake up after the party feeling hung-over. More >>
Post this HEART-felt relief plan on your fridge or bulletin board for the next time you wake up after the party feeling hung-over. More >>
6 tip-offs your child may have an ear infection
Not sure if your child has an ear infection? There might be symptoms you're overlooking. Take this quiz to get more information. More >>
Not sure if your child has an ear infection? There might be symptoms you're overlooking. Take this quiz to get more information. More >>
9 symptoms of depression
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. More >>
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. More >>
A shopping list for eating across the rainbow
Print up this colour chart and take it to market next time you go to make sure your basket is chock-full of nutritious, colourful fruits and veggies. More >>
Print up this colour chart and take it to market next time you go to make sure your basket is chock-full of nutritious, colourful fruits and veggies. More >>
A to zinc: a guide to vitamins and minerals
Keep this guide handy and use it as a quick reference for getting the nutrients you need everyday. Learn what vitamins and minerals do for your body, how much of each you need, and where you can find them in the foods you eat. More >>
Keep this guide handy and use it as a quick reference for getting the nutrients you need everyday. Learn what vitamins and minerals do for your body, how much of each you need, and where you can find them in the foods you eat. More >>
Allergy proofing
One of the most important parts of allergy management is to avoid allergens, the substances that cause the allergic reaction. This includes reducing and minimizing the number of potential allergens in your home. Find out what you can do. More >>
One of the most important parts of allergy management is to avoid allergens, the substances that cause the allergic reaction. This includes reducing and minimizing the number of potential allergens in your home. Find out what you can do. More >>
Allergy triggers
One of the most important parts of allergy management is to avoid allergens, the substances that cause the allergic reaction. Find out what you can do to reduce your exposure to the following allergens. More >>
One of the most important parts of allergy management is to avoid allergens, the substances that cause the allergic reaction. Find out what you can do to reduce your exposure to the following allergens. More >>
Andropause/low testosterone test
Low testosterone can effect your health in many ways. Use our interactive quiz to help you determine if you may be suffering from a testosterone deficiency. Print your results and share them with your doctor. More >>
Low testosterone can effect your health in many ways. Use our interactive quiz to help you determine if you may be suffering from a testosterone deficiency. Print your results and share them with your doctor. More >>
Baby due date calculator
It's important to know when your baby is due, and not just so you can plan your work leave (and baby shower) in advance. If a pregnancy goes past the due date, medical intervention such as induced labour or a caesarean section may be necessary. Find out when your baby is due! More >>
It's important to know when your baby is due, and not just so you can plan your work leave (and baby shower) in advance. If a pregnancy goes past the due date, medical intervention such as induced labour or a caesarean section may be necessary. Find out when your baby is due! More >>
Blood Pressure Guide
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against your blood vessels, measured in two numbers. Learn what the numbers are and what your target blood pressure should be. More >>
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against your blood vessels, measured in two numbers. Learn what the numbers are and what your target blood pressure should be. More >>
Body mass index (BMI) calculator
Are you at a healthy weight? Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and find out. More >>
Are you at a healthy weight? Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and find out. More >>
Breast self exam
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. More >>
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. More >>
Calculate your calorie requirements
Your basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body needs to perform basic functions such as breathing and keeping your heart beating. Calculate how much energy your body needs to get you through the day. More >>
Your basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body needs to perform basic functions such as breathing and keeping your heart beating. Calculate how much energy your body needs to get you through the day. More >>
Cancer: What do you know?
Most people have been or will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives. Do you know these important facts about cancer risk and prevention? Test yourself. More >>
Most people have been or will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives. Do you know these important facts about cancer risk and prevention? Test yourself. More >>
Diabetes complication tool
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. More >>
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. More >>
Do you fit the prostate cancer risk profile?
While we don't know the exact causes of cancer, there are trends that men with prostate cancer share. Take this quiz to learn about what can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer More >>
While we don't know the exact causes of cancer, there are trends that men with prostate cancer share. Take this quiz to learn about what can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer More >>
Exercise after breast surgery
This exercise guide has been produced to help you regain full movement after surgery and reduce swelling which may occur (lymphedema). More >>
This exercise guide has been produced to help you regain full movement after surgery and reduce swelling which may occur (lymphedema). More >>
Google Gadget - MediWidget
Keep your finger on the pulse of health info and news with Medbroadcast's MediWidget. Health tips, headlines, and drug and disease data are all within reach - right from your desktop! (Compatible with Google Desktop Versions 5.1 and up) More >>
Keep your finger on the pulse of health info and news with Medbroadcast's MediWidget. Health tips, headlines, and drug and disease data are all within reach - right from your desktop! (Compatible with Google Desktop Versions 5.1 and up) More >>
Heart disease risk calculator
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. More >>
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. More >>
High School Confidential
Do you know what percentage of students in your high school is connected sexually? Click here to find out. More >>
Do you know what percentage of students in your high school is connected sexually? Click here to find out. More >>
How does alcohol fit into your life?
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. More >>
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. More >>
HPV Glossary
How much do you know about HPV and how it is spread? Are you wondering whether the sexual activities you hear about or engage in are safe from sexually transmitted infections such as HPV? Use this glossary to stay informed about sex and its commonly used terms. More >>
How much do you know about HPV and how it is spread? Are you wondering whether the sexual activities you hear about or engage in are safe from sexually transmitted infections such as HPV? Use this glossary to stay informed about sex and its commonly used terms. More >>
Is it a cold or the flu?
The flu is a respiratory (i.e., nose, throat and lung) infection that can be caused by a variety of influenza viruses. Many people use the word "flu" when they actually have a cold. Although the common cold is also caused by viruses, the flu and common cold differ in several ways. Can you tell the difference? Test your knowledge! More >>
The flu is a respiratory (i.e., nose, throat and lung) infection that can be caused by a variety of influenza viruses. Many people use the word "flu" when they actually have a cold. Although the common cold is also caused by viruses, the flu and common cold differ in several ways. Can you tell the difference? Test your knowledge! More >>
Keep your kids healthy
One Canadian child in every four is overweight, and that number is increasing in fact, the rate of obesity in Canadian children has more than doubled in the past two decades. And with this weight gain come health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. We've put together some tips to help you. More >>
One Canadian child in every four is overweight, and that number is increasing in fact, the rate of obesity in Canadian children has more than doubled in the past two decades. And with this weight gain come health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. We've put together some tips to help you. More >>
Life expectancy calculator
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. More >>
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. More >>
Lifetime cost of smoking
Let's say that every time you'd buy a pack of cigarettes, you put the money aside instead and invested it. No need to sink it into high-risk stocks (if you want a sick feeling as you watch your money disappear, just keep smoking). Even with the returns on a conservative investment such as government bonds, a few decades of saving a few dollars a day will make a nice nest egg. How nice? Type in the numbers and see... More >>
Let's say that every time you'd buy a pack of cigarettes, you put the money aside instead and invested it. No need to sink it into high-risk stocks (if you want a sick feeling as you watch your money disappear, just keep smoking). Even with the returns on a conservative investment such as government bonds, a few decades of saving a few dollars a day will make a nice nest egg. How nice? Type in the numbers and see... More >>
My Insulin Guide
Insulin is a hormone that lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. Find out about the different types of insulin and how exercise or being sick can affect how you take insulin. More >>
Insulin is a hormone that lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. Find out about the different types of insulin and how exercise or being sick can affect how you take insulin. More >>
Pack for good health
Before you take-off for your travels, print up this checklist of what to pack in your travel wellness stash. More >>
Before you take-off for your travels, print up this checklist of what to pack in your travel wellness stash. More >>
Plastics by the numbers
Use this printable chart to decode the recycling codes of the most common types of plastics you use everyday. More >>
Use this printable chart to decode the recycling codes of the most common types of plastics you use everyday. More >>
PMS tracker
Track your PMS pattern. The symptoms may feel random and roller-coaster-ish, but there may be a method to your body's monthly madness. Track your symptoms for a few months to see if you notice a pattern. More >>
Track your PMS pattern. The symptoms may feel random and roller-coaster-ish, but there may be a method to your body's monthly madness. Track your symptoms for a few months to see if you notice a pattern. More >>
Restless legs syndrome: signs
Not getting a good night's sleep? Not sure if restless legs syndrome might be involved? Print this page and fill in your answers to help you determine if you and your doctor should be discussing whether you suffer from restless leg syndrome. More >>
Not getting a good night's sleep? Not sure if restless legs syndrome might be involved? Print this page and fill in your answers to help you determine if you and your doctor should be discussing whether you suffer from restless leg syndrome. More >>
Six Degrees of HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world, and you can catch and spread the virus without even knowing it. Use the Six Degrees of HPV tool to see how HPV can spread among partners. More >>
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world, and you can catch and spread the virus without even knowing it. Use the Six Degrees of HPV tool to see how HPV can spread among partners. More >>
Skin Clock
All of us - infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors - have special skin concerns. Use our Skin Clock to learn how our skin changes as we grow. More >>
All of us - infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors - have special skin concerns. Use our Skin Clock to learn how our skin changes as we grow. More >>
Sleep diary
Are you spending more time tossing and turning than you are in dreamland? If you're having trouble sleeping, use this sleep diary to keep track of your sleep habits. Then bring it to your doctor to have a meaningful discussion about your sleep health. More >>
Are you spending more time tossing and turning than you are in dreamland? If you're having trouble sleeping, use this sleep diary to keep track of your sleep habits. Then bring it to your doctor to have a meaningful discussion about your sleep health. More >>
Spot the alias: a food allergy and sensitivity guide
Outsmart tricky ingredient labels and spot the aliases of 10 common food allergens. More >>
Outsmart tricky ingredient labels and spot the aliases of 10 common food allergens. More >>
Spot the genital warts challenge
How well do you know genital warts? Would you be able to tell if your partner had genital warts? How do genital warts differ from other spots, bumps, or lumps on the body? Take the "Spot the Genital Warts" challenge and see how well you know genital warts. More >>
How well do you know genital warts? Would you be able to tell if your partner had genital warts? How do genital warts differ from other spots, bumps, or lumps on the body? Take the "Spot the Genital Warts" challenge and see how well you know genital warts. More >>
Sun safety games for kids
There are several things kids need to think about when they're out in the sun - they can make it fun with these games. More >>
There are several things kids need to think about when they're out in the sun - they can make it fun with these games. More >>
Symptom Checker
Need information to help deal with your health issues? Use this interactive tool to focus on related condition information that may help address your concerns. More >>
Need information to help deal with your health issues? Use this interactive tool to focus on related condition information that may help address your concerns. More >>
Take the Asthma Control Challenge
How bad are your asthma symptoms? Answer these questions and find out exactly how your asthma is affecting you. Getting specific with your condition is one step closer to getting your asthma under control. More >>
How bad are your asthma symptoms? Answer these questions and find out exactly how your asthma is affecting you. Getting specific with your condition is one step closer to getting your asthma under control. More >>
Target cholesterol levels and heart disease risk calculator
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." More >>
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." More >>
The healthy pantry makeover shopping list
Stash this list in your shopping bag and stock up on these essential building blocks of nutritious meals and snacks. More >>
Stash this list in your shopping bag and stock up on these essential building blocks of nutritious meals and snacks. More >>
Urinary incontinence assessment
Are you noticing some changes to your urinary habits that's bothering you lately? Complete this thorough assessment tool and find out if you may have urinary incontinence and get the proper treatment. More >>
Are you noticing some changes to your urinary habits that's bothering you lately? Complete this thorough assessment tool and find out if you may have urinary incontinence and get the proper treatment. More >>
What's your Fertility IQ?
How much do you know about fertility? Time to test your fertility IQ! More >>
How much do you know about fertility? Time to test your fertility IQ! More >>
What's your stress-coping style?
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. More >>
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. More >>