Not everyone is feeling holly and jolly this time of year. Perhaps you’ve lost your job, are dealing with an illness or are looking after a sick loved one. Or you may not have family or friends around and will […]
Nadine Belliveau is helping to plan her only daughter’s wedding next summer, but a shadow hangs over the anticipation and joy of the event. “We’ll have the wedding in my backyard because I’m unable to travel,” says Ms. Belliveau, who […]
When Dr. George H. Cox arrived in Halifax on the afternoon of the Halifax Explosion, he met a landscape of destruction: swaths of burning homes, streets littered with wrecked vehicles, piles of dead horses and corpses. The New Glasgow doctor […]
Did you know that some tests and treatments are unnecessary? Some even expose patients to risk. Incorrect or inconclusive results can lead to more needless tests or even surgery. So, how can you ensure this doesn’t happen to you? Talk […]
It’s Family Doctor Week across Canada – a chance to celebrate the work and dedication of these unsung heroes of our health-care system. It’s no secret that Nova Scotia is struggling to attract and retain doctors, and that many people […]
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, with new cases occurring at almost the same rate as lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers combined. Nova Scotians have some of the highest rates of skin cancer in […]
If you’re trying to lead a healthy life, Halloween can be a tricky time of year. Temptation seems to be lurking everywhere. Since the end of summer, store shelves have been teeming with enticing bite-sized treats of every taste, colour […]
With the advent of farmers’ markets, raised eco-consciousness and the popularity of the buy-local movement, it’s easier than ever for Nova Scotians to follow a vegan diet. Beyond the political choice of going vegan – consuming no animal products at all […]
Walking is a great way for inactive people to start enjoying exercise. Unlike other activities, it doesn’t require special equipment or a gym membership. Best of all, it’s something you can squeeze into almost any day, even if it’s just […]
While for our money it’s actually Christmas that is the most gluttonous holiday – a big celebratory meal plus a week of casual grazing on either side – Thanksgiving has the reputation for filling you up to the brim and […]
