What to do if you have a concussion
Did you know that about 1.3 million Canadians are living with an acquired brain injury and every year in Canada more than 11,000
Healthy heart, healthy challenge
If your New Year’s resolution to get active has fizzled out, February’s 28-day heart health challenge in support of Hearth Month might help
Mindfulness and eating disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place Feb. 1 to 7. With this in mind, I felt it was a great opportunity to touch
Healthy fats are actually good for you
Nutrition messages about fats have been evolving over that last decade. First, we saw a focus on low-fat foods, followed by the recommendation
QEII patient grateful for ‘hero’ — the neurosurgeon who saved his life
It came without warning and it wasn’t selective. It happened in the office and it happened at home — sometimes, it happened in
New take on an old favourite: Upgraded Corned Beef Hash
If you’re a typical Maritimer like me, chances are you grew up enjoying such delicacies as Hereford canned corned beef mixed with potatoes
How to have a healthy flight
It’s that time of year when many fellow Canadians are looking for a little adventure in a new place, or to bask in
Raising Alzheimer’s awareness: Learn how to support community members with condition
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS) estimates there are 17,000 people in the province living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
Start the new year healthy
I just participated in the “Start the New Year Healthy” tele-summit hosted by celebrity chiropractor and wellness expert Dr. George Gauthier. It was
Quit cold turkey
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia spread some holiday cheer by delivering turkeys to former smokers who ‘Quit Cold Turkey’ for the holiday