As the school year once again approaches, parents will be thinking about the kinds of extra-curricular sports and activities to enrol children in this year. It can be a tricky decision depending on the particular child, but we all […]
We’ve all heard about the health risks of spending too much time sitting each day. The dangers can include obesity, heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer, among others. The statistics can be especially disheartening if you’re stuck sitting […]
We all know that exercise is important, but not all of us are comfortable at the gym or a health club. Some of us aren’t even comfortable with working out at home. We think we need the equipment, we need […]
Nary a generation has escaped childhood without being reminded to “Sit up straight,” but in this tech-heavy age of smartphone scrolling and laptop lounging, maintaining good posture is not just a classic nag, it’s essential to your health. The New […]
Each year, Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) receives dozens of applications for the Strive Award, which recognizes a community organization in Nova Scotia that promotes healthy living with a $10,000 grant. Here’s a round-up of the three organizations that made the […]
When it comes to winter in Nova Scotia, you never know what you’re going to get – endless snow and ice storms one week, clear skies and sidewalks the next. But one thing is certain: even though you might want […]
While most adults would love their own March Break—lying in front of the TV for a week, being sustained by crackers and juice, never knowing when day became night—it’s actually a perfect time to get our kids out in the […]
When it comes to working fitness into your daily life, it’s all about time management. If you have no trouble finding three hours to watch the latest Netflix phenomenon, but struggle to identify 45 minutes when you could go to […]
On your marks, get set… Can you believe it? Blue Nose weekend is just around the corner! Doctors Nova Scotia began sponsoring the Youth Run at the Blue Nose Marathon nearly 13 years ago. With inactivity and unhealthy eating becoming […]
Your doctors are committed to improving the health and well-being of all Nova Scotians. The current state of health is this province is concerning. Currently, Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates of obesity in Canada. This is due […]
