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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.
4 ways to weed out the junk in online health advice
*If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department – don’t wait. These days, it’s second nature to turn to the internet for answers to just about any question – whether you’re looking for…
One Person One Record will help streamline healthcare in Nova Scotia
This blog post is based on the cover story originally published in the November 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. Pictured above: Halifax pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Dave Burnett On Dec. 6, healthcare providers at IWK Health in Halifax will see a big change to how they do…
Although sometimes cooking dinner for the umpteenth night in a row can feel like a real chore, there’s no denying that cooking at home can boost your physical and mental health. Did you know that it might also improve your relationships and benefit your bank account? Sound too…
