If you follow a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise but still regularly feel bloated and uncomfortable, you could be suffering from water retention. We speak to Healthspan Medical Director Dr ...

Water retention—also called edema or fluid retention—occurs when fluid buildup becomes trapped in the body's tissues, causing swelling. This can result in heaviness or puffiness in areas such as the ...

It isn’t always clear what causes water retention and contributing factors can include our diets, menstrual cycles and even genetics. However, it is often due to what we eat and drink, and how we move ...

It can lead to temporary weight gain, discomfort and bloating. While it is often harmless, persistent water retention can be an indicator of underlying health issues. In this column, we will explore ...

If you notice that your body is swelling at times, without a reasonable cause, it can simply be excess fluid due to a change in lifestyle or condition. Detecting the signs that your body is retaining ...

Sometimes in our bodies, fluid leaks from the blood into the body tissues. Our body is made up of a system of tubes known as the lymphatic system whose work is to drain this fluid from the body ...

For two years, Carol Prather of Vancouver endured painful swelling in her feet and ankles, unsure why her lower legs were retaining fluid. Her doctor didn’t have an answer, telling her only to lose ...