As most of us (with the exception of essential service workers) hunker down at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there will be times we need to go pick up essential items. In some cases, these items can be […]
Health Canada is recommending social distancing to help flatten the COVID-19 curve and prevent the spread of disease. Even if you’re prepared, social distancing can be hard. But it’s an even bigger challenge for vulnerable people like seniors, the homeless, […]
By now you’ve probably heard the advice from experts that any Nova Scotian who has travelled outside of the province must self-isolate for 14 days when they return. But what exactly does self-isolation mean? And why does it matter so […]
With so much in the news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s understandable that you might be worried. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called the outbreak a pandemic and there are now six presumptive and one confirmed cases of COVID-19 in […]
Women are unique I can say with confidence that women are unique in many ways, especially in the way we can present with symptoms of heart disease and stroke. In the case of a stroke or cardiac event, men typically have symptoms such as chest […]
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 […]
