King's Journalism

Health

Walking soccer player Luigi Lucia warms up at the BMO Soccer Complex.

CommunitySeniors play modified version of soccer every week to stay active and socialize

Organization offers program for seniors to stay active and social

By Benjamin Wilson

Feb 7, 2019

Tyler Anstey is launching a peer-support group for first responders and corrections officers who struggle with PTSD.

mental healthTyler Anstey was suffering alone. He doesn't want others to suffer in silence

Gr8ful Warrior support group aims to create community support

By Andrew Bethune

Nov 22, 2018

Dr. Ron Stewart brought EHS to Nova Scotia.

paramedicsHe helped create Nova Scotia’s ambulance service. We ask Ron Stewart what he thinks of it now.

Paramedics in Nova Scotia are using #codecritical to highlight service shortages

By Andrew Bethune

Nov 15, 2018

Garret's photo, taken by Paul Girvan, is displayed with family memories in the Conway's Halifax home.

Mental HealthHealing hearts still carry pain

Grieving parents share son's battle with mental illness as they move forward after his death

By Cynthia d'Entremont

Nov 14, 2018

Cannabis use might lead to worse academic performance, higher debt, lower paying jobs, or more psychological problems.

cannabisGo to high school, don't go to school high, study says

Researchers followed young cannabis users for 10 years

By Andrew Bethune

Nov 10, 2018