With pending health-care cuts, we all need to worry. There are more and more people using the health-care system, as seen by the backup in the emergency department, long wait...

Most people walk though life wishing for more, regretting time lost or envious of others. So why is it that some people seem to have the proverbial gold horseshoe, while...

For many people, anxiety is a normal part of their day. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is more common than most people believe, especially for teens. In actual fact, research suggests...

So many decide on Dec. 31 the New Year will bring new behaviour such as losing weight or starting an exercise routine, only to find that by now we have...

As Christmas comes again, it is so important to keep things in perspective and remember what this special holiday is really about. Christmas has become so stressful to many, downright...

The recent Heart and Stroke Foundation’s (HSF) Report on Canadians’ Health should not only be concerning to us, but also make us take charge of our lives. It is no...

Is anxiety normal? Yes, it is completely normal. Let me first explain that anxiety is a part of our protection system, like an alarm. The system is always there, but...

It’s two months into the school year and students may be feeling the stress. For some, school is easy and for others, there are often challenges. To be successful at...

What we think brings about who we are and how we present ourselves. Many of the thoughts we have are lies that we have believed over the years because of...

For many, exercise is the last thing on one’s mind when fatigued. It takes energy to expend energy. Fatigue is often confused with tiredness, but there are differences between them....

For those of us who are mothers, it is nice to have one day to call our own. For me, I tell my kids I want one day of peace,...

Do you find there are days you just do not want to get out of bed? Do you ever find yourself irritable and agitated by those around you; or withdrawing...

The weather is awesome, so let’s get out and take advantage of a huge world of fitness opportunities. I know, some of you are saying, “Nope, not for me,” or...

Many of the patients who I see, come with similar complaints of fatigue and weight gain. When discussing present diseases, many say they are not a diabetic because all their...

 It is another New Year and like always, many people have made New Year’s resolutions. For many, these resolutions are made and never kept, often because the goals are not...

It is sad to say, but stress takes over much of our lives. If you talk to your friends, colleagues or family, most will converse with you about all the...

Blood pressure monitoring is not just for our health care practitioner to do — we can do it, too. It is important for each of us to take responsibility of...

This is a complex issue as most persons want to be well. Many know the basic rules to be well such as: eating a well balanced diet and getting exercise....

A headache is common and, for a lucky few, many people never experience any discomfort at all. A headache, according to Webster’s dictionary is “a pain in the head.” Pain...

Whether you are walking down the street or training for a marathon, get out and get moving. Last month I was in Halifax and my friend offered to go for...