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Hey guys, we know you’re out there living your best life as fathers, brothers, husbands and professionals. But there may be things you’ve been putting off about your health—like getting your head, heart and even backside checked out—that could make […]
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 a recent online survey commissioned by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Fewer than half […]
When it comes to what you put in your lungs, the rule is simple: if it’s not air, it shouldn’t be there. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. But now, evidence is mounting that the use of […]
We’ve all been there before: waking up on January 1, bright-eyed and eager to meet the day, thinking, “A whole new year – a whole new ME!” After all, we’ve got big plans – a new exercise regimen (this will […]
The holidays can be a wonderful time: pretty music and lights, rich foods, and gatherings with friends and family. They can also be sensory overload, especially for autistic people. With some thoughtful planning ahead of time, you can help make […]
For Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed, public health is like the air bag in your car. You don’t see it, but when you need it, it has to be there. “And when it fails, you really notice it,” she says. As deputy […]
By now, you’ve probably heard that Nova Scotia doctors have ratified two new four-year contracts with the provincial government. The new contracts, which are retroactive to April 2019, offer all doctors 2% raises in each of the four years, as […]
Whether you’re scanning social media, making calls, checking email (or the latest cat video to go viral), it can be downright difficult to put down your smartphone. Nearly three out of four Canadians spend at least three to four hours […]
Thanks to decades of immunization programs, the rates of infectious diseases like measles and mumps have been drastically reduced in Canada. These diseases have not been eradicated, however. Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance of parents to get their children vaccinated […]
From plastic throw-away decorations to mass-produced costumes to discarded candy wrappers – Halloween has a scary reputation of being a wasteful and expensive holiday. The Retail Association of Canada predicts that Canadians will spend close to $1 billion on Halloween this year – […]
