As personal activity trackers such as the Fitbit rise in popularity, so too has the recommendation to strive for 10,000 steps each day. While being physically active on a regular basis is medically sound health advice, is there evidence to […]
Helping kids cope through the COVID-19 pandemic – and the uncertainty it brings for caregivers and kids alike – is no small task. “Recognizing that it’s a tough time for everyone and that we are all in this together, it’s […]
Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) stands in solidarity in the fight against anti-Black racism, violence and injustice toward people of African descent in the U.S. and across the world. We stand against the racism and racist violence that is targeted at […]
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) welcomes the new 2020–21 President, Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie. Dr. MacQuarrie is an obstetrician and gynecologist at South Shore Women’s Health in Bridgewater, N.S. Since 2015, she has served as […]
Chances are most conversations you’re having turn to COVID-19 and how it impacts your life, and for good reason: COVID-19 is affecting 213 countries and territories around the world as of May 28, 2020, there have been over 5, 556 […]
As restrictions are slowly lifted throughout Nova Scotia, we need to continue following Public Health recommendations to prevent catching and spreading COVID-19. It’s important to remember that this virus is spread primarily by droplets from the respiratory system. That means […]
As we ease into our “new normal,” we are adopting behaviours and habits that only a short time ago would seem strange to most of us. One of these behaviours is wearing a non-medical mask. It sounds simple, but there […]
As Nova Scotians continue spending most of their time in their family bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic, the novelty of being together at home has worn off quickly. Many parents are adapting to working from home: managing their workload while […]
Are you having difficulty coping right now? “The first thing to acknowledge is that what we are facing is a not a crisis but a threat,” says Nova Scotia senator and psychiatrist Dr. Stan Kutcher. “It’s a threat that has […]
As COVID-19 spreads, everyone is being forced to adapt, including those working on the front lines in hospitals and clinics. Nova Scotian health-care providers are finding new ways to deliver care to their patients. Meanwhile, many people are struggling to […]
