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Permalink to 4 tips to boost your mood and energy this spring

4 tips to boost your mood and energy this spring

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Mar 24, 2023
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Permalink to Create a fun winter scavenger hunt

Create a fun winter scavenger hunt

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? […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Mar 10, 2023
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  • march break
Permalink to 5 ways to protect yourself from health misinformation

5 ways to protect yourself from health misinformation

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Feb 20, 2023
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Permalink to News you can use about heart emergencies

News you can use about heart emergencies

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Feb 03, 2023
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  • Heart Month
Permalink to Delicious alcohol-free drinks to try this month

Delicious alcohol-free drinks to try this month

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Feb 01, 2023
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  • mocktails
  • Sober City
  • sobriety
  • UNtoxicated Queers
Permalink to What you need to know about concussions

What you need to know about concussions

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jan 16, 2023
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  • Dr. Tina Atkinson
Permalink to 4 resolutions for your health in 2023

4 resolutions for your health in 2023

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Dec 27, 2022
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Permalink to Tasty, budget-stretching recipes to warm up winter

Tasty, budget-stretching recipes to warm up winter

Winter weather has arrived, bringing with it the urge to get cosy and indulge in some serious comfort food. The good news in this time of inflation and sky-high food costs is that, in addition to being delicious, stick-to-your-ribs soups […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Dec 22, 2022
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Permalink to 3 ways to connect with nature in December

3 ways to connect with nature in December

With winter now upon us, you may be finding it hard to spend time outside. As temperatures drop, the days grow shorter and the weather gets snowier, it’s tempting to hunker down inside until April. But spending long stretches inside, […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Dec 06, 2022
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  • Christmas bird count
  • Nova Scotia Bird Society
Permalink to 4 tips for a waste-free Halloween

4 tips for a waste-free Halloween

Halloween celebrations sure can be scary – especially if you consider the amount of waste associated with the holiday. Cheap plastic decorations, mass-produced costumes and candy wrappers can all add up to be one big pile of garbage on November […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Oct 21, 2022
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