Reports of Zika infections spreading from South America to the Caribbean and then to parts of the southern United States were big news last spring. Now that the furor has died down and the winter weather is here, you might be […]
Struggling to stay awake past 2:30 in the afternoon, yet unable (or unwilling) to stomach yet another cup of coffee? We’ve all been there. Whether you’re yawning through a meeting or sneaking catnaps in the carpool lane, these caffeine-free perk-me-ups might be just […]
Healthy food costs too much money and gym memberships are too expensive – have you ever caught yourself thinking along those lines? If you’re worried that trying to get into shape will blow your budget, we’re here to help. The truth is you don’t need a […]
It’s no secret that modern medicine is amazing– but like everything, it had to start somewhere. Long before MRIs, CT scans and antibiotics, these three doctors were helping shape health care in Nova Scotia. William Bruce Almon (1787–1840) Born in Halifax […]
It’s no secret that eating well and being active are key to a child’s healthy development. In addition to helping kids grow strong, healthy bones and muscles, achieve great results at school and build healthy habits for a lifetime, eating […]
Head injuries are serious business – even something as simple as getting bonked on the head during a hockey or football scrimmage can cause a concussion. Sports-related concussions have become a public health issue because they are so common and have a […]
We all know that water is essential to life. In fact, about 60 percent of a person’s body weight is water – water that we lose when we eliminate waste, when we sweat – even just by breathing. Drinking water helps replenish the water that we’ve […]
January is a great time to hit pause, take stock and think about what you’d like to change in the upcoming year. Maybe you’ve already taken steps toward making this year the year that you make your resolutions stick – but […]
