Did you know?

  • Nova Scotia has some of the worst statistics in Canada in terms of chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer; Atlantic Canada as a region scores worse than the average Canadian (Stats Can Health Profile 2010)
  • With the aging population, there will be a greater strain on working adults and a greater need to balance life’s priorities
  • Our healthcare system’s capacity is stretched to an unsustainable level
  • There is a trend in healthcare toward a more preventative approach to health and wellness rather than emphasizing the treatment of pre-existing conditions and symptoms

“Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.” - National Wellness Institute