Theovercast.ca

Food for Thought: A New Life for the City’s Oldest Health Food Store

WebWalking into Food For Thought and speaking to the owner, Nancy Maher, one quickly realizes that it is much more than a health food and speciality store. The fire that …

Actived: Just Now

URL: https://theovercast.ca/food-for-thought-a-new-life-for-the-citys-oldest-health-food-store/

Healthy Corner Stores Initiative to Benefit Both Business and …

WebIn this day and age, many of us spend a considerable amount of time thinking about our wellbeing. We join gyms, attend yoga classes, and keep up to date on the …

Category: Health Go Health

A “Budding” Industry: Former Fish Plant to be NL’s First Medical

WebAfter a four-year odyssey of ongoing Health Canada applications, as well as a major refit of the local fish plant, Bond Rideout appears to be ahead of the pack in …

Category: Health Go Health

Eight Great Reasons to Drink More Whiskey, and Treat Yourself to …

WebAccording to the internet, whiskey literally means “The water of life,” and was invented by some very wise monks. So, it’s not surprising it comes with at least 8 health …

Category: Health Go Health

Everybody Eats: Taking a Bite Out of Food Security Issues in NL

WebIn March of 2015, Food First NL partnered with The NL Public Health Association to start a province-wide dialogue on the matter of food security in NL. The project is known as …

Category: Food Go Health

Government Spends $18 Million Across 6 Hospitals, Despite …

WebWith increasing pressure on government to address the state of mental healthcare in the province, and to fix up the sorry state of the Waterford Hospital, …

Category: Mental health Go Health

The Science of Fear: MUN Prof’s Research Could Help Those Who …

WebAs specializations go, Dr. Jacqueline Blundell’s specialization sounds like something directly off of the résumé of a Batman villain. “I’m interested in how we …

Category: Health Go Health

The Sketchy, Storied Origins of Canada’s Food Guide

WebBy 1949’s iteration of the Food Rules (this was the 3rd edition), science started to play a bigger role in the guide. Overconsumption was singled out as a concern, …

Category: Food Go Health

Local STI Testing Gets a Failing Grade: What’s a Gal Gotta Do to …

WebSince the recent slew of syphilis diagnoses in the region, local health authorities are emphasizing the importance of regular STI testing. They’re right to do so: …

Category: Health Go Health

St. John’s Fermentary Filling a Food Niche with Flying Colours

WebSondra Nurse is the woman behind St. John’s Fermentary, and her kombucha uses only organic ingredients, and does not add CO2. “ Some larger brands will add …

Category: Health Go Health

MUN Students Simulate World Health Organization Conference, …

WebA pack of 58 MUN students recently ran Atlantic Canada’s first World Health Organization simulation conference. Its theme was chronic disease and healthy aging, …

Category: Health Go Health

Arty Facts: The Story of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You”

WebArguably Joni Mitchell’s best song, “A Case of You” is about her breakup with Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, and Nash). In fact much of the album, Blue, captures the …

Category: Health Go Health

Saltwater, Swells & Jellyfish: Sheilagh O'Leary on the Thrill of the

WebOn Saturday August 19 th, about 20 people will set out to complete the annual 5km open-water “Tickle Swim For Mental Health.” For the fifth year in a row, swimmers …

Category: Health Go Health

St. John’s Medical Marijuana Clinic Gets the Green Light

WebCannabinoid Medical Clinic will be opening officially on February 29th and kicking it off with a medical education session with healthcare practitioners in St. John’s. …

Category: Medical Go Health

Merby’s Calendar: Shaking It Up and Helping Others

WebMerB’y outfits, to be precise. Iridescent tails, adorable floral crowns, sexy gauntlets and luscious beards. Yes, you read that right. Sirens with beards frolicking in …

Category: Health Go Health

H2-Whoa: The Water Crisis in Newfoundland The Overcast

WebA recent study conducted in Newfoundland, and titled Affordable Water Filtration Technology for Small Rural Communities (Hezang, Tafvizi, Husain, and Chen; …

Category: Health Go Health

Rules Around Mifegymiso Relax: No Coverage So Far in NL

WebMifegymiso is considered by the World Health Organization to be a “gold standard” for medical abortion, and is on the organization’s list of essential medications.

Category: Medical Go Health

Mobile Smiles is Newfoundland’s First Door-to-Door Dental …

WebSpearheaded by Katherine Peddle, Mobile Smiles aims to “improve and maintain the oral health of clients in retirement homes and long-term care facilities. We …

Category: Health Go Health

Getting To Know Newfoundland Comedy Sensation Michael Lynch

WebMichael Lynch is performing his one-man comedy show “Getting To Know Me” on January 29th at The LSPU Hall. Lynch has been featured on CBC and performed …

Category: Health Go Health