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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
Water is essential to life – and during the summer, when hot weather and strenuous sporting activities might have you or your kids feeling thirsty, it’s important not to get dehydrated. Here are some best practices. How much should I drink? No surprise here – it’s not quite as…
As more people and communities are being affected by wildfires in Canada, including here in Nova Scotia, it’s key to know how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Smoke knows no boundaries Fire seasons worldwide are now longer and more severe,…
Doctors making a difference: Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma)
This blog post was submitted by Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma) and was originally published in the June 2026 issue of doctorsNS magazine. I am a community general surgeon living and working in Nova Scotia, currently practising at Aberdeen Regional Hospital in New Glasgow, where…
