Un-Masking the Message when Wearing a Mask
John Hillier has been an audiologist for nine years and really enjoys the work he does at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, with both children and adults. “Everyone […]
Category Archives: A Healthier You
Back to School Anxiety During COVID-19: Strategies to Prepare
It’s that time of year when kids head back to school – a time normally filled with excitement as they reconnect with classmates and start a new chapter in their […]
Listening to your Body. The Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Saturday, May 8, 2021 is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. In May 2020, I “sat down” for a virtual chat with Dr. Patti Power, a gynecologic oncologist with Eastern Health […]
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. […]
