For months, Nova Scotia has been the envy of the rest of Canada – if not of the world. We’d managed to keep our new daily cases of COVID-19 low and our communities safe. But that’s no longer the case. […]
COVID-19 vaccination is ramping up across Nova Scotia. There are community clinics open for Nova Scotians aged 45 and older, separate clinics are giving the AstraZeneca vaccine, plus special clinics for health-care providers, First Nations communities and other groups at […]
Parents are facing a second pandemic March break after a year of living with COVID-19 restrictions. Many of the usual programming options are not available, and group-based activities may feel risky right now. Here are six ideas for budget-friendly – […]
It’s safe to say we’re all sick and tired of COVID-19. For an entire year, it’s all we’ve heard about on the news and in conversations with our friends and family members. It’s an understatement to say the pandemic has […]
COVID-19 has changed the way we live. After enduring the first wave of the pandemic, we’ve learned how to protect ourselves and others from being infected. We know wearing non-medical masks saves lives. We know how important it is to […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re young and healthy: having the flu, or influenza, can land you sick in bed for days. “It’s a formidable illness, but too often people don’t see it that way,” says Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatric […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve all been there before: waking up on January 1, bright-eyed and eager to meet the day, thinking, “A whole new year – a whole new ME!” After all, we’ve got big plans – a new exercise regimen (this will […]
The holidays can be a wonderful time: pretty music and lights, rich foods, and gatherings with friends and family. They can also be sensory overload, especially for autistic people. With some thoughtful planning ahead of time, you can help make […]
