Millions of people have had their lives affected by prostate cancer. It is said that 1.1 million cases of prostate cancer were known worldwide in 2012, and in 2016 it is estimated that 21,600 new cases will be diagnosed in […]
“If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it,” said the film director Baz Luhrmann in 1997. “The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists. Whereas the rest of my advice has no […]
Men have real, unique health concerns. Here are five health issues that men in particular need to be aware of – and common-sense tips on how to stay healthy. Cardiovascular disease There are over 1.3 million Canadians currently living […]
A tan, whether you get it on the beach or from the tanning beds, is harmful to your health. Tans are the result of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps. Cumulative damage caused by UV […]
There’s been a lot of discussion around the impact of alcohol consumption in our province. We’ve heard saddening stories, the troubling findings of the 2012 Student Drug Use Survey, and recommendations on modernizing our province’s Liquor Commission. All of this information has […]
Give up smoking for one day – that’s the challenge. In fact, on May 31, people across the country will be making the effort to reduce their tobacco consumption and kick the habit together. May 31 is World No Tobacco […]
In 2012 an estimated 22,500 Canadians were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 9,100 died from it. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer both in Nova Scotia and nationally. Also known as colon cancer, colorectal cancer […]
