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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 wildfires have become an almost routine part of summer 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,…
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…