When you hear the word ‘psychosis,’ what words and images come to mind? Have you ever heard someone call something or someone else ‘psychotic?’…

For as long as she can remember, Kimberly Whidden has been cycling on urban and city roads. “When my sister and I were growing up in Victoria in…

When it comes to stroke, minutes can save lives and loved ones. “Our goal in working together to prevent and treat stroke is really to give…

David Mackie has suffered two major concussions in his football career. He says he’s lucky they haven’t ended his career in the Canadian Football…

Spring is here and the warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas which can also mean an increased chance…

Guest post by Alexis Blueschke, RD, a public health dietitian for Interior Health. Have you ever planted a seed and watched it grow? Last year, I…

Guest post by Lisa Pritchard, a UBC Dietetics student. With the cost of food still rising, throwing out uneaten food and unused ingredients is…

Guest post by Zoe Maika, a UBC Dietetics student As dietitians, we encourage everyone to eat vegetables and fruit year-round. Fresh fruit and…

Submitted by the Canadian Mental Health Association  You might have a thousand Facebook friends or followers on Instagram. Or maybe you have…

During the colder months it’s important to stay active and get fresh air. It’s also important to use caution in snowy or icy conditions to prevent…

The festive season is kicking into high gear. You're probably pulling out the ugly Christmas sweaters and preparing for holiday parties. …

As the holidays approach, many will be coming together to celebrate with family and friends. Celebrations often focus on food and sometimes…

As we get older, we’re more likely to have problems with our mouth and teeth, which may result in problems with chewing, pain, tooth loss, and…

The other day, Jered Dennis heard something alarming – in one South Okanagan secondary school, it was estimated that at least half of the students…

Immunization and vaccines are important throughout your life. Vaccines are products that produce immunity to a specific disease. Immunization (or…

There’s little I love more than cruising down a sweet single track on my mountain bike. Add my dog and some pals into the mix and you have a…

This week, kids in B.C. are headed back to school. There will be many more people on the roads commuting to both school and work. While the…

Fighting stigma is easier than you think. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.

Summer is in full swing and many people in B.C. are enjoying lakes, rivers and swimming pools. Water sports are a great way to stay active and…

Did you know that the main cause of death for people under 45 in Canada is traumatic injury, and of the 750,000 injuries in British Columbia each…

One never expects to have heart issues at the age of 27 – but for Samantha O’Callaghan, it’s a reality. Samantha was diagnosed with third-degree…

When a natural disaster such as a wildfire or flood strikes, people are often forced to stay at home or evacuate immediately. It’s crucial to…

Medications are prescribed to treat symptoms and to manage medical conditions or mitigate the risk of future events. It’s important to take the…

Housing is both a basic need and a human right. And yet, many people in the Interior Health region are without homes. The reasons behind why…

When we think of heart attack symptoms it's easy to remember the “Hollywood heart attack,” where a person stops in their tracks and suddenly…