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The clock has moved ahead, the season has changed and the first green shoots are poking through the soil. While there might still be snow on the ground, spring has finally arrived in Nova Scotia. But just because it’s looking […]
Modern life is stressful, and sometimes just surviving the day-to-day with good humour intact can be a challenge. If you’re dealing with work, family or health challenges, the struggle can be even more difficult, leading to or exacerbating depression, anxiety […]
Scavenger hunts are a great way to get kids of all ages active in the great outdoors – no matter the time of year. Why not plan a fun scavenger hunt for your kiddos and their friends this March Break? […]
It’s important for everyone to take care of their health, but staying on top of health-care needs can be a challenge for many women and those who identify as women. Sometimes it’s because life is so busy with work and […]
Family physician Dr. Leah Jones is working to make medicine more welcoming, inclusive and equitable for Black Nova Scotians. As Dalhousie Medical School’s first Academic Director of Black Health, Dr. Jones supports African Nova Scotian and Black learners during their […]
Once upon a time, people with health concerns would have consulted their home health manual and then made a doctor’s appointment to follow up on any concerns. But in these times of internet-in-our-pockets and hard-to-access primary care, our first instinct […]
February is Heart Month – a time for Canadians to refresh their knowledge about heart health basics and what to do in a cardiac emergency. For example, did you know that heart attacks and cardiac arrest are different things? Heart […]
Canada’s new guidelines for low-risk drinking have been generating a buzz since they were released last month. The broad strokes are that you should limit your alcohol consumption to two drinks or less per week – a steep drop from […]
Learning that your family doctor is retiring, moving or closing their practice can be difficult. It’s something that many Nova Scotians are grappling with as the province works to retain and recruit family physicians. More than 129,300 Nova Scotians (13% […]
How do you recognize a concussion? When does a concussion need medical attention? There’s a good chance you may not know the answers. According to statistics from the Public Health Agency of Canada, fewer than half of Canadians know what […]
