Listening to your Body. The Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Friday, May 8, is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. Considered the most lethal female cancer, I recently “sat down” for a virtual chat with Dr. Patti Power, gynecologic oncologist with […]
Category Archives: A Healthier You
Making Your Own Rainbow – Self-Care During a Pandemic
A few weeks ago, I spoke with Allison Winter, a regional program coordinator with the Mental Health and Addictions Program at Eastern Health. The public health emergency had just begun. […]
Back to School – Planning Meals for your Children
The school year is in full swing, and along with it, the activities that the season generates – homework, after school activities, and not to mention, the meals that fuel […]
The ABC’s of Positive Mental Wellness for your Child
The summer wind-down has begun, and a hint of Fall hangs in the air. For many, it’s a captivating time of year: a time to refocus and a time to […]
From UVA to UVB, Sun Safety Tips For You and Me
As summer peaks and the temperature becomes warmer, it’s tempting to lounge in the sun and soak up the rays. For many, it’s the promise of a sun-kissed glow; for others, […]
Healthy Aging – It’s in Your Hands
Did you know that Newfoundland and Labrador has the largest aging population in the country? And it’s no secret that our province also ranks highest for chronic disease and obesity. […]
Chicks and Balances – Cooping with Backyard Hens
By day, Joanne Butler works as a public health nurse… but by night (and lunchtimes, suppertimes, holidays, weekends – and just about any time!), she becomes chicken mom to three […]
Planting Seeds of Wellness: Harvesting Health and Hope
When you think about community gardens, you probably think of a garden’s ability to grow flowers, vegetables or fruits. What you may not think of, however, is a community garden’s […]
