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 […]
Just reading about ticks and how they can latch on to people, suck their blood and spread Lyme disease can be enough to make your skin itch. Nova Scotia is home to 14 types of these insects, including dog ticks, […]
For Dr. Lianne Yoshida, the decision to provide medical assistance in dying (MAID) was based in her belief that patients facing a serious, irremediable illness must have the right to choose to die. “I supported the Supreme Court decision and I strongly believe in […]
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 […]
Many people notice a change in their energy and enthusiasm levels when summer changes to fall and fall to winter – it’s only natural that as the days get shorter and colder, we start thinking about spending our weekends cozying up with […]
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 […]
A card, a dozen roses and a box of chocolates: it must be Valentine’s Day. But this year, why not think outside of the chocolate box? Instead of giving candy, show your sweetheart that you love them with one of […]
Behind every great moustache is a mo-bro with the potential to make a difference. Thousands of men each year dedicate countless hours to styling and sculpting the perfect moustache in the name of Movemeber and the cause it stands for. […]
