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...
When Your Whole Body Decides to Call in Sick
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder marked by widespread pain, heightened sensitivity to pressure, and...
Adult-Onset Asthma: Proof That Your Lungs Can Have Midlife Crises Too!
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the airways in the lungs, causing...
A Little Wobble, A Lot of Questions: Understanding Essential Tremor
If your hands have a mind of their own, you’re not alone. Essential tremor (ET)...
Don’t Get Fried: Dress Like a Vampire, Tan Like a Pro
Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., UV rays are at their peak—even on cloudy days....
Expired Drugs Can Be Harmful, Even Dangerous
This bottle of Demerol used to help relieve moderate to severe pain including before and...
Learning Medicine from Animals
When my son was a boy, his fascination with wildlife led my wife and me...
Eat Chocolate, Boost Your Brain… But Make Sure Your Pants Still Fit
With Easter just days away, the question of whether chocolate is healthy or harmful has...
Sip, Laugh, Repeat: The New Social Scene of My Generation?
Those of you who knew my Dad, probably remember him as a man whose life...
