With summer in full swing, many of us have picnics on the brain. After a while, the back patio just doesn’t cut it anymore – it’s time to find a new view, fresh air, and some tasty food to enjoy […]
Since 2004, runners from across Atlantic Canada have converged on Halifax to participate in the running events associated with the Blue Nose Marathon. From the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run to the full marathon (with plenty of options in between), there’s lots of […]
Sometimes it feels like the last thing we need at this time of year is a longer to-do list – but as the days get shorter and winter settles in, why not take a few minutes to make life a […]
It’s a well-established fact that smoking is bad for your health. Tobacco consumption affects you at every level – it damages your skin and hair, yellows your teeth, affects your ability to taste and smell, damages your organs and fills […]
Fall and winter are all about coziness and comfort. They’re also about another c-word: carbs. (And don’t forget the other MVPs of comfort food: fat, salt and sugar.) It can be challenging, as the air becomes cold, to resist crawling under a […]
Millions of people have had their lives affected by prostate cancer. It is said that 1.1 million cases of prostate cancer were known worldwide in 2012, and in 2016 it is estimated that 21,600 new cases will be diagnosed in […]
Have you noticed how easily kids go to sleep after playing in a basketball tournament or spending an afternoon riding bikes with friends? Or how they seem more restless, agitated or hyperactive at bedtime after a movie marathon on […]
It’s been a banner year for readers. Two major studies have revealed terrific results: Readers live longer, and are better tuned into the emotions of others. Yale University study of people over 50 (pony up for the whole thing here) […]
Fall is when Nova Scotia’s true colours shine – so this weekend, why not lace up your hiking boots and head out for a hike? Nova Scotia offers no shortage of terrific hikes for everyone from the occasional stroller to the experienced […]
Thanksgiving is traditionally a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to eat well and be grateful for the good things in life. It’s also an occasion that can come with stress around the sometimes complicated relationships that exist in any […]
