“Let them eat cake,” said Marie Antoinette. Quite the cynic. Or was she? In fact, what she said was “qu’ils mangent de la brioche.” Let them eat brioche, a type of cake made from flour, butter, and eggs. French law, at the time, dictated that basic bread prices be fixed to prevent bakers from selling …
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Graduation. Marriage. Retirement. These are some of the many milestones in life we anticipate. But there is one significant milestone that is not commonly shared. Some along Nova Scotia’s South Shore celebrate its advent. They’re a piece of living history. They’re centenarians or super centenarians. Living to 100 years old, or more, is no easy …
Technology has become a necessity of life. We can’t imagine our lives without phones, tablets, laptops, and computers as they help facilitate everything from communication with friends and family to education, learning, and entertainment. According to a recent study, adults in the US have screen time of 11 hours per day, which increased to 19 …
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“I am passionate about tea, running, the idea that we are bound only by the limits of our imaginations, and maple syrup.” – Misha Collins Who doesn’t like maple syrup? In Canada, it is referred to as liquid gold and for good reason. It is packed with antioxidants and healthy minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, …
Introduction Summer is over, and we are stepping into a new season. This newness can be very exciting because, like autumn, it’s time to shed our old leaves and get ready for the upcoming change. Early September is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year and check in on ourselves. What can we …
Work, family life, cooking, laundry, cleaning, groceries, bills, and the list goes on. We all have the innate ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a day. However, at times, we ignore our health without realizing it. Sometimes, it’s beneficial to take a pause and reflect: Not checking in with yourself can lead to unwanted consequences …
Having a strong core is essential for maintaining good posture, balance, and stability in everyday movements. Your core muscles provide the foundation for all other movements in your body, including those of your limbs. Moreover, a strong core can reduce the risk of injury, back pain, and other health problems. In this context, strengthening your …
We know that the human body has an immune system that identifies and protects our body from harmful invaders. Harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. But what happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks our healthy cells? When the immune system fails to recognize and attack our healthy cells, it leads to a …
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The pandemic has transformed our lives in many ways. One of the most significant changes is how it’s shifted our workplace from office to home, which has its pros and cons. Working from home has its perks. We can save much more time than we’d otherwise have wasted commuting. Working from home also allows the …
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“I feel like I’ve just been gaslit,” she said as we left the office, hands shaking and tears streaming down her face. “You were,” I responded, feeling my anger bubbling like lava in a volcano about to explode. Any hope of a positive doctor-patient relationship that she hoped would provide some form of safety and …
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