August 11, 2026

What Does it Mean if My Lymph Nodes are Swollen?

If you took a biology class, you’re probably familiar with lymph nodes. Normally, we don’t pay attention to our lymph nodes unless they become swollen. The question is, when are swollen lymph nodes harmless and when do they...
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July 30, 2026

Your Body’s Early Warning System

If you took a biology class, you’re probably familiar with lymph nodes. Normally, we don’t pay attention to our lymph nodes unless they become swollen. The question is, when are swollen lymph nodes harmless and when do they...
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A senior with dysphagia eating an appetizing meal to manage her swallowing disorder.
February 21, 2026

30% of Seniors Have Difficulty Swallowing?!

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, and it affects about 30% of adults over 65 (according to McMaster University). It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of other health problems such as stroke, dementia,...
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Steve dressed in multiple layers
January 28, 2026

Hypothermia and Frostbite

February is known as the coldest month of the year; that's when we battle polar vortexes and frigid temperatures. Two concerns with exposure to these low temperatures are hypothermia and frostbite. The body temperature (orally) is about 37...
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July 14, 2024

Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most widespread and costly health concerns worldwide. MSDs are conditions that affect muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues. Approximately 24.5% of MSDs affect senior citizens, which means over 75% of these disorders...
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Distress man covering his face with his hands.
January 5, 2022

Beating the Winter Blues

Do you get the winter blues? That wave of gloomy emotions that comes with slushy sidewalks, dark days and sniffly noses? When we’re down in the dumps, we tend to consume more snacks, watch more TV and stay...
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October 6, 2021

Millions of Reasons — World CP day

By Steve Bond Today, October 6th, marks World Cerebral Palsy Day. And there are millions of reasons to celebrate the diversity, raise awareness and support those living with Cerebral Palsy. In fact there are 17 million reasons to...
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Man wearing CPAP machine in bed sleeping.
September 22, 2021

Sleepless in Ontario – A Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition where the upper airway collapses frequently during sleep and breathing stops. This may lead to loud snoring, abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking, morning...
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January 13, 2021

How to Deal with Low Blood Sugar

Diabetic hypoglycemia occurs when someone with diabetes has a low blood glucose level (BGL). Glucose is the fuel for the body and brain, so you cannot function well if you do not have enough. Blood glucose/sugar readings of...
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June 23, 2020

Hearing Loss in Infants

As a father, I can attest to the fact that there is no better sound in the world than a child’s laughter and one of the greatest feelings is the excitement that comes from a toddler when they...
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January 19, 2020

Shedding Some Light on SAD

Cliff Arnall was a scientist at Cardiff University in Wales.  No, he didn’t invent the lightbulb. (That was Canadian Henry Woodward who later sold the patent to Thomas Edison).  Dr. Arnall calculated the saddest day of the year.  ...
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July 10, 2019

World Suicide Prevention Day — A Focus on Suicide

According to Statistics Canada, close to 4000 Canadians die from suicide each year. Over the past 10 years, this translates to 40,000 lives lost — equivalent to the population of St. Thomas! To further highlight the impact of...
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November 7, 2018

The Manly Approach to Mental Health

Founded in Australia in 1999, the focus of Movember originally was on raising funds for and awareness of prostate cancer. It has since broadened its scope to include awareness of other male health concerns such as testicular cancer,...
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December 29, 2017

Making the Holidays Less Blue

With Christmas just around the corner, kids eagerly anticipate two weeks vacation and the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick. The little ones are filled with hope and joy. But for many of us, the thought of Christmas...
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