Seniors Oral Health is Whole Health
When I was a young lad, I was always amazed (and maybe a little freaked out) when my grandfather would pull his teeth from a cup at his bedside and pop them into his mouth. Of course, he...
Water Safety for Families and New Canadians
Summer and the joy of water activities have arrived! Everyone should be aware of how to stay safe around water: Families with young children (kids under 12 have a higher risk of drowning); Adults (who take unnecessary risks,...
Gardening Like a Physiotherapist
“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” (Sigmund Freud) Gardening has multiple physical and mental health benefits. Specifically, it can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and obesity. I like gardening because...
Seniors, it’s time to boost your immune system!
The body’s first line of defense against viruses and infections is our immune system. Weak immune systems make us vulnerable to a higher risk of developing flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. Unfortunately, 50-70%...
Exercising with Osteoarthritis
By Doyin, Pharmacist Osteoarthritis simply means the inflammation or swelling and pain in one or more joints. It is caused by the loss of cartilage that protects the bones where they meet at the joint. Some risk factors...
Never Too Old to Learn
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE, FASCP As a father of teenage daughters, I find myself learning new facts daily. Some are fascinating and others I put into the category of TMI (too much information). As a pharmacist,...
Helping the Isolated and Lonely Feel Better
By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm Regardless of age, we may know of someone who may have become more isolated and lonely. Either can have negative effects on one’s mental and physical health, and lead to a decline in their...
Brave The Icy Weather
By: Leena Thomas, Specialities Pharmacist Last week I happened to see a teenage girl browsing the skincare products in the pharmacy. She approached me to get an idea of the best skin moisturizing product that suits her to...
Tis the Season to Indulge!
Sarah Lee, PharmD Your Neighbourhood Staff Pharmacist Holiday thoughts are in the air – plans for gift-giving, friends and family get-togethers and food preparations. A joyous time of the year but also a time of overindulging. Celebrations often...
How to Help Your Child Return to School
By: Yemi Alade, Pharmacy Manager at Yurek Specialties Limited After surviving lockdowns, school closures and remote work caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, families are starting to realign their daily routines from constantly at home together to returning to...
Medication Adherence
By: Peter Yurek The treatment of various medical conditions often includes the use of prescription drugs. These medications are effective, but their full benefit is not realized because many patients do not take them as prescribed. According to...
To Supplement or Not To Supplement? By: Peter Yurek
Supplements, which include vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fiber, are a source of debate for many nutrition experts. Many experts agree that eating a nutrient rich diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products) is more effective than...
The Most Widely Recommended Minor Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
Many injuries, thankfully, are minor, often occurring through sports related activities. These injuries may be caused by tripping, falling, twisting, incorrect lifting of weights or repetitive movements. Most are soft tissue injuries for which doctors recommend the use...
This Summer Don’t Allow Yourself to Be Ticked Off
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Tick season is upon us, and a recent report by the Public Health Agency of Canada adds that climate change is increasing the population and spread of the bug. With the increase...
