Pete birdwatching, with beautiful landscape in the background.
March 13, 2026

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...
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Donna Taylor standing by wigs.
March 11, 2026

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...
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Wendy standing in Yurek Pharmacy.
March 11, 2026

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...
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Pete Yurek holding a depiction of a rotting brain.
March 7, 2026

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:...
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Pete and Ed Yurek standing together.
February 25, 2026

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...
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Birva Shah Yurek Pharmacist
September 20, 2025

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...
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September 3, 2025

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...
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April 5, 2025

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...
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March 15, 2025

Skin Care Tips for Lymphedema Patients

The following guidelines are grounded in practical wisdom and aim to safeguard your skin from various forms of damage, such as burns, rashes, chapping, scratches, cuts, and punctures. People with Lymphedema are at a heightened risk of cellulitis,...
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