Take Two Cooking Classes and Call Me in the Morning.
You feel unwell. You go to see your doctor to let her know you’re having...
What is Thalassemia? by Steve Bond
One of the nice things about being a community pharmacist — and writing for local...
Water is Not Just For Hot Days!
Our muscles and brain consist of 75% water; our blood is 82% water! We need enough...
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Landmarks across Canada such as the CN Tower, Niagara Falls and others are lighting up...
One Life Lost is One Too Many
In 2001, an Australian woman named Sally J Finn initiated the first ever International Overdose Awareness...
Can a Healthy Body and Active Mind Reduce your Risk of Dementia?
t's the age-old Question- Nature versus Nurture. We often question whether our environment or our genes...
Care for the Caregiver
Working in a Pharmacy and Home Healthcare store, we often see customers rushing in and...
Melanoma-A disease not easily spotted
Why are Dalmatians not good at hide and seek? It’s because they are always spotted...
Know the Signs- Elder Abuse Awareness
By Peter Yurek Elder abuse is a widespread problem, which deserves our attention and action....
Lyme Disease: Don’t Let it Tick You Off
Tick season is upon us, and a recent report by the Public Health Agency of...
World Suicide Prevention Day — A Focus on Suicide
According to Statistics Canada, close to 4000 Canadians die from suicide each year. Over the...
Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud
It starts with a tickle. Your nose begins to twitch. Your eyes begin to water. Yes my...
“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” – Colette
Making a pet part of your family is a decision that should never be taken...
Donating Blood- You Just Might be our Type
What if you could do something in 1 hour that had the potential to help...
Meningitis
Meningitis is a swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It can...
