The Power of a Smile 😊
A smile is one of the simplest tools we carry, yet it holds remarkable power. Connection rarely begins with grand gestures — it starts with acknowledgement. A smile says, “I see you,” before a single word is spoken....
Preventing Accidental Poisoning
Responsible use of medication significantly benefits our health and wellbeing. However, if not taken carefully, there can be fatal outcomes such as poisoning. Poisoning occurs when a harmful substance is swallowed, inhaled, injected or absorbed into the body....
Feathered Friends, Fitter Minds
From a young age, my son (now in university) was fascinated by all wildlife — including birds. His favourite bedtime stories involved animals and, as a result, I became far more knowledgeable about them too. Recently, I came...
The Wig Showdown: Synthetic versus Human
Curious about the difference between a human hair wig compared to a synthetic wig? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The following is a breakdown of the differences between the two in order to help you find the...
Grown-Up, Not Bored-Up: Imagination is the Ultimate Stress Reliever
As we get older, the concept of play feels like nothing more than a distant memory. Gone are the days of playing outside with our friends or drawing to our heart’s content for hours on end. However, research...
Smile: It’s Good for You!
Close your eyes. Think about the last time someone smiled at you. Did you find yourself wanting to smile back at this person? Smiling is a powerful gesture to connect two strangers. It’s how babies bond with parental...
Two Minutes on Brain Rot
Across Canada, from the lecture halls of the University of Toronto, where my son is a student, to St. Joseph’s High School in St. Thomas, where I was a student, a new term is dominating the cultural conversation:...
Puddles, Paw Prints, and Peace of Mind: The Surprising Perks of Rainy Dog Duty
I love walking my dog, especially in the spring. The weather is warmer, birds are out, and flowers are in bloom. However, with spring flowers come rain showers. While the rain can put a damper on your afternoon...
Trust Your Gut: The Science Behind That Good Feeling
My Dad used to say, “trust your gut”. Essentially, he meant that we should trust our instincts when making important decisions. Normally we associate decision-making with our brains, not our stomach. However, did you know that our brains...
Beyond Hot Flashes: Caring for Your Mental Health Through Menopause
When you hear menopause, what comes to mind? Besides the physical changes to a woman’s body, menopause also brings about hormonal changes. During menopause, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate and decrease. As a result, lower estrogen...
February Flash: Shamrocks Before Sickness—Start Your Prevention Now
February is a strange month. You blink and next thing you know shamrocks and leprechauns have replaced all the hearts and chocolates. However, even though February is the shortest month of the year, this doesn’t mean that your...
Boomers: Your “Just One Glass” Is Now Basically a Double
If you’re over 60, you’ve become more sensitive to alcohol because the body changes with age. Less muscle and water mean alcohol becomes more concentrated in the bloodstream, causing stronger effects from smaller amounts. This increases risks such...
Top Questions I Hear at the Pharmacy
Every day, people walk up to the counter with similar concerns. Here are the most common ones I hear—and the answers I share. Can I take this with my other medications? This is one of the most frequent...
Hype on Collagen
Should we jump on the collagen wagon? The term collagen has been gaining status with both consumers and medical experts. Basically, all humans have the protein collagen, about one-third of our body is collagen. You can think of...
Boosting Your Child’s Immune System
it is time to consider how to help support your child’s immune system to stay healthy and strong. While there is no one magic answer, there are several ways to help strengthen their immune system to be ready...
