5 Warning Signs of Dementia to Look out For
I find it almost unbelievable when I heard that 35.6 million people in Canada have...
Hepatitis: Liver Disease -Hold the Onions
World Hepatitis Day is an annual event that brings attention to chronic viral hepatitis worldwide...
Should You Buy a Stairlift?
For many seniors, climbing a set of stairs can feel like climbing a mountain in...
Cystic Fibrosis: Takes Your Breath Away
May has been designated National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most...
How can we Pass on the Gas?
I’m often challenged when it comes to choosing health topics. This week I was challenged...
Constipation-Here’s the Scoop on Poop
The three most common questions asked around the water cooler are usually about the weather;...
Travelling Tips
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE As Canadians, many of us love the winter. The...
World Hypertension Day: Time to Know Your Numbers
It’s strange; I looked back through the columns I’ve written over the past four years...
Don’t Forget about Alzheimer’s disease
Happy New Year to one and all! This time of year, we look to the...
Care and Compassion Never Goes Out of Style
“No one will care how much you know unless they know how much you care”. ...
What’s the Deal with Christmas Seals?
Christmas brings family gatherings, shopping and the Lung Association’s Christmas Seal campaign. While the lung...
The Common Cold: Which Drug to Treat Your Bug
We can put a man on the moon; we can design a handheld device that...
Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
As parents, we talk to our kids. We ask them about school, which YouTube Videos...
Is it time for Re-thinking Binge Drinking?
Tomorrow is St.Patrick’s day. A global celebration of Irish culture where we pay homage to...
Nip Seasonal Allergies in the bud
It starts with a tickle. Your nose begins to twitch. Your eyes begin to water....
