Inspiring kids and youth to get active and have fun has been a long-standing goal of Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS). Making movement part of their daily lives can help children forge good habits that they’ll carry into adulthood. After all, […]
With the weather finally warming up and trees and flowers coming back to life, it’s a great time to get active outside and do something for the environment. Here are some ideas for active ways to help the environment in […]
As soon as you spot crocuses and daffodils coming up in your garden, your first instinct might be to grab a rake and start tidying things up. But that could do more harm than good for your garden and the […]
The clock has moved ahead, the season has changed and the first green shoots are poking through the soil. While there might still be snow on the ground, spring has finally arrived in Nova Scotia. But just because it’s looking […]
Scavenger hunts are a great way to get kids of all ages active in the great outdoors – no matter the time of year. Why not plan a fun scavenger hunt for your kiddos and their friends this March Break? […]
Once upon a time, people with health concerns would have consulted their home health manual and then made a doctor’s appointment to follow up on any concerns. But in these times of internet-in-our-pockets and hard-to-access primary care, our first instinct […]
February is Heart Month – a time for Canadians to refresh their knowledge about heart health basics and what to do in a cardiac emergency. For example, did you know that heart attacks and cardiac arrest are different things? Heart […]
Canada’s new guidelines for low-risk drinking have been generating a buzz since they were released last month. The broad strokes are that you should limit your alcohol consumption to two drinks or less per week – a steep drop from […]
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 statistics from the Public Health Agency of Canada, fewer than half of Canadians know what […]
At the start of a new year, it’s tempting to focus on all the big things you’d like to change about your life. But if you want new habits or routines to stick beyond February, it’s best to make them […]
