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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May 13, 2026

Smoothies: The Nutrient Boost You Need

Many people believe that smoothies are a great way to start the day. After all, you’re getting your fruit, vitamins, and protein all in one drink! However, are smoothies really that good for your health? Smoothies are a...
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May 11, 2026

The Best Medicine Might Be Each Other

As a community pharmacist, I often see people searching for a quick fix for stress, anxiety, loneliness, and burnout. While medication absolutely has its place, the following is something that many of my longtime colleagues and I know:...
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May 11, 2026

Snack Attack After Dark

To have a late-night snack or pass? That’s the question that my husband and I have been debating for years! Recently, he’s been having late-night food cravings more often. But haven’t we all been told that it’s bad...
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May 10, 2026

The Joys of Collecting

Growing up, my parents, siblings and I had various collections like figurines, stamps, coins, spoons and dolls. Even to this day, I maintain a collection or two. Not only because I am a sentimentalist but also because I’ve...
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Photo of Ed doing a crossword puzzle, and Diane doing the same in an inset photo
May 4, 2026

Boost Your Brain, One Clue at a Time

From a young age, my father, the late Ed Yurek, got my sister and me into doing crossword puzzles. We enjoyed the challenge but, as it turns out, crosswords also offer meaningful health benefits. Regularly solving them can...
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