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How to keep the holiday cheer and skip the drama 

This blog post was contributed by Dr. Muna Chowdhury, a K’jipuktuk-Halifax family physician, GP psychotherapist and mom.  The holidays are a busy time full of food, fun and family. We go into th...
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5 reasons to thrift your gift

Everybody is hunting for the perfect gift this time of year, but many people aren’t finding it at the mall, big box store or online. They’re scoring unique items at second-hand stores, vintage markets...
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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 ques...
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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, healt...
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Get cooking to boost your health

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 m...
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5 ways to feel energized as you face winter 

We may want to ignore it, but winter is on the horizon. As temperatures dip and daylight dwindles, you may find yourself feeling under the weather, zapped of energy and just going through the motions ...
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Plan your social media detox

If you’re familiar with the sensation of picking up your phone to make a call and then realizing 20 minutes later that you’ve refreshed Instagram seven times but still haven’t phoned the vet’s office,...
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4 tips to get a good night’s sleep

Sleeping well is foundational for good health – but sometimes getting a good night’s rest is easier said than done. Whether you’re having trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night o...
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Everyone wins with collaborative care

This blog post is based on the cover story originally published in the October 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. Practising in a community health home (CHH) within a fully collaborative care setting h...
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5 ways to make gratitude your attitude

What are you grateful for? You may be pondering this question as you prepare to mark Thanksgiving – traditionally a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to show gratitude for the good things ...
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Elevating Indigenous voices

Each year on Sept. 30, Canada recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honour the Indigenous children who were stolen and the communities that were harmed by the residential...
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Truth and Reconciliation reading list

With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation just around the corner, we’ve gathered 10 books by Indigenous authors here in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia, and across Turtle Island, to help inspire or deepen ...
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