Steve Bond is standing in the retail area of Yurek with the pharmacy in the background.
August 12, 2026

Give Your Knees a Leg Up

We often take our knees for granted. However, thanks to our knees, we can perform various movements. Unfortunately, the knee is also prone to pain, injury, and many forms of arthritis. Thankfully, there are ways to minimize the...
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August 7, 2026

When Should You Eat Your Meals?

Who doesn’t love a good meal? I always make sure I have breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. However, lately I have been wondering, when exactly is the best time to eat each meal? When it comes to...
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August 4, 2026

Growing Older… and Shorter?

As I get older, I feel like I’m not as tall as I used to be. Whenever I am walking side by side with my son, I feel shorter. A bit of height loss is normal as we...
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July 28, 2026

The Attic Called. It’s Full.

Many baby boomers, like my parents, are discovering that the belongings they spent decades collecting are no longer in demand. As they downsize, younger generations often prefer smaller homes, simpler lifestyles, and experiences over inherited furniture, china, collectibles,...
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July 28, 2026

Staying Hydrated During a Heatwave

Lately, our temperatures have been up and down like a yo-yo. When the weather heats up, staying hydrated is essential. That means not only drinking enough water, but also eating water-rich foods and recognizing the signs of dehydration....
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July 24, 2026

Summer Reading: Not Just for Kids

If you have grandchildren, they may be doing summer reading. Did you know that even as adults, there are many benefits to doing our own “summer reading?” According to Psychology Today, reading is good for our attention span....
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July 21, 2026

The Life Skill Every Child Needs

It’s been four years since my blog post about swimming (https://yurekpharmacy.com/swimming/) Now, I want to point out the benefits of enrolling your kids in swimming lessons. When my siblings and I were little, my parents enrolled us in...
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July 15, 2026

Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion: Which Is It?

We’ve all heard about heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Curious about the difference between the two? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by the body’s inability to cool itself. If...
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July 7, 2026

How to Care for Eczema at Night

If you are one of approximately half a million Ontarians who have eczema, falling asleep at night can be a challenge. When your body winds down for bed, this can cause itching, irritation, and dry skin to ramp...
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June 22, 2026

Garlic Belongs in Pasta, Not Your Nose

Video platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide a distraction with short videos that friends watch and share.  They can be beneficial as learning aids. I will admit that, on an occasion or two, I have gone to TikTok...
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June 14, 2026

Do you know a Mosquito Magnet?

While I was raising my kids, I noticed my son was a “mosquito magnet”. During the summer, he was always covered in mosquito bites and would sometimes react severely to them. Meanwhile, my daughter rarely got bitten by...
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June 3, 2026

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

June 3rd is Clean Air Day. Today is about prompting actions such as walking, cycling and taking public transit in order to improve air quality. While these initiatives are good, I’ve been thinking about how to improve air...
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May 27, 2026

Is Your Stomach Being Dramatic Again?

Ever eat something only for your stomach to feel a bit off? You might have a sensitive stomach. A sensitive stomach occurs because of stomach infection, food intolerance, indigestion, or a long-term condition such as irritable bowel syndrome...
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May 19, 2026

Young, Wired… and Going Analog

You may have heard that Gen Z is going analog. Many young people are embracing physical media such as vinyl and digital cameras, and analog hobbies such as arts and crafts and knitting (sometimes called “grandma hobbies”). Some...
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Steve Bond walking his dogs.
May 18, 2026

Exercise Should Feel Like Recess Again

When you think about exercise, what comes to mind? Do you get excited at, or dread the thought of, going for a run? Exercise psychology describes your thoughts and feelings about exercise. Our brains are inherently designed for...
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