Diane standing in her kitchen, with pots and pans on the stove.
April 27, 2026

Cross-Contamination Is Not on the Menu

Do you enjoy having family and friends over for dinner? Same here. It’s a bit of work—especially when someone has gluten sensitivities—but if they’re at my table, they matter. And honestly, I enjoy the planning just as much...
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April 24, 2026

Preparation Can Lead to a Positive Vaccination in Kids

Preparing a child for vaccination is an important step in ensuring a smooth and positive healthcare experience. Caregivers play a central role in reducing anxiety and helping children feel safe before, during, and after immunization appointments. Before the...
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April 20, 2026

Heart Health Gets a Heads-Up from Your Watch

Did you know that heart-disease is the second-leading cause of death in Canada? Heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump enough blood to support the body. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information,...
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April 16, 2026

Are Boomers Addicted to Their Phones?

When you hear “phone addiction,” you likely picture a teenager. However, they’re not the only phone-addicted generation. It turns out that Boomers are also addicted to their screens. According to a recent report, half of Boomers (ages 59-77)...
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April 14, 2026

Blister Packs – Are You Ready to Switch?

For many people, managing chronic conditions that require taking three or more medications can often be challenging and confusing. Our pharmacist can discuss your medication regimen to ensure you take them at the right time of day, that...
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Pete Yurek with a healthy dish of food and vitamin supplements on the side.
April 4, 2026

Should You Supplement Your Meals?

Cooking for, and looking after the needs of, six kids and a self-employed husband must be a monumental task. Yet growing up, my mother made sure we had proper nutrition and the other necessities of life. Now that...
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Wendy Yurek drinking sparkling water.
April 3, 2026

Benefits to Sparkling Water

My family and I like to eat out on special occasions. When we do, the server asks whether we prefer still or sparkling water. Usually, I just go for my usual glass of still water, but occasionally I’ll...
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Daria holding a bouquet of flowers.
April 2, 2026

Why Flowers Make Us Happy

I love flowers! From roses, daisies, and sunflowers, it’s impossible to choose a favourite. Whenever I see flowers blooming outside or receive a bouquet, my day becomes a lot brighter. I’m sure you can relate to this feeling....
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March 28, 2026

Intergenerational Friendships

As we get older, the thought of talking to new people can be daunting, especially if those people are younger or older than us. When I mentioned this to my daughter, she reminded me that I had recently...
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March 26, 2026

Cracking the Longterm Benefits of Eating Eggs

I love eggs for breakfast! Not only are they super easy to make, but they also taste good! It probably comes as no surprise that there are also many health benefits to eating eggs — and according to...
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March 25, 2026

Why Do We Have Off Days?

I enjoy my work, but sometimes I have “off days.” You know, the ones where no matter what, I just can’t seem to focus. My brain feels sluggish, and I have to force myself to power through tasks....
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March 19, 2026

How to Help Young Adults in Your Life

Being a young adult is hard. If you have a young adult in your life like a grandchild or niece or nephew, you likely know the challenges they face firsthand. Today’s young adults face a mix of factors...
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