Cultivating Happiness Should Be on Our To-Do List
To several of my friends (who shall remain nameless 😉), happiness isn’t just a pleasant...
Gratitude Helps You Feel Better
French philosopher Jacques Maritain said, “Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” More recent...
This Melon’s Got Healing Powers—And It’s Not Just in Your Head
Whether they verbalize it or not, everyone who walks into our pharmacy expects us to...
Genes vs. Jeans: Is Your Health More Inherited or Inspired?
For people who are 50+ in Southern Ontario, understanding the balance between genetics (nature) and...
No Helmet, No Hashtags, No Problem
If you were born around here between 1952 and 1972, you probably remember what it...
Fiction Prescription: Take One Chapter and Call Me in the Morning
If you follow us on social media, you may have read my blog posts Reading...
Sunshine, Sand, and Soothe – Your Summer Survival Kit!
Summer in London and the surrounding area is a time for beach days, outdoor adventures,...
You Survived the 70s – You Deserve to Thrive in Your 70s!
The 1970s were a time of cultural revolutions, bell-bottoms, and disco fever. If you lived...
Dreaming in Dairy: My Cheese-Laced Slumber Saga
Okay, confession time: I love a little snack before bed, and often, it’s goat cheese...
Summer Resolutions: Making the Most of July & August
Chatting with our clients made me realize that many locals set “summer resolutions”—easy-to-achieve seasonal goals...
Think Summer Means Active Kids? Think Again.
You might think your kids are more active in the summer, but according to Western...
Summer Ostomy Tips from a Registered Practical Nurse
An ostomy doesn’t have to limit your summer. Here’s how to stay cool, active, and...
Just for the Halibut: Fishing Helps You Feel Better
Ever since the pandemic, we haven’t traveled much. Whether we go away this summer or...
Some Medications Can Make the Sun Less Fun.
In our harsh and foreboding climate, we all look forward to summer and warm weather....
A Message from Yurek Pharmacists on World No Tobacco Day
As pharmacists, we see firsthand the devastating impact tobacco and vaping have on individuals and...
