September 4, 2026

Protein and Healthy Aging: More or Less?

Protein has become a nutritional superstar, promoted for building muscle, maintaining strength and supporting healthy aging. But emerging research suggests the story may be more complicated. A position paper from the PROT-AGE Study Group concluded that adults over...
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August 21, 2026

How to Know if You Have Vitamin Deficiency

You’re probably familiar with vitamin deficiency. It’s when you aren’t getting enough of a nutrient that your body needs. Vitamin deficiency most commonly occurs because of something you’re not eating. However, it can also occur for a variety...
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August 14, 2026

What a Chlorine Rash Really Means

Lately, my family and I have been swimming more. Occasionally, my skin will be red and itchy after spending time in the water. This is a chlorine rash. A chlorine rash is a type of irritant dermatitis, which...
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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 11, 2026

Prescription: More Colouring

I am one of those people who believes hobbies will help you feel better. No wonder I work at Yurek; we have seven different blog posts on that topic! Sometimes, I go back to activities I enjoyed as...
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August 11, 2026

What Does it Mean if My Lymph Nodes are Swollen?

If you took a biology class, you’re probably familiar with lymph nodes. Normally, we don’t pay attention to our lymph nodes unless they become swollen. The question is, when are swollen lymph nodes harmless and when do they...
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July 30, 2026

Your Body’s Early Warning System

If you took a biology class, you’re probably familiar with lymph nodes. Normally, we don’t pay attention to our lymph nodes unless they become swollen. The question is, when are swollen lymph nodes harmless and when do they...
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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 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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June 22, 2026

Can Watching Movies Benefit Mental Health?

Most of us think of movies as entertainment, but stories can do much more than help us pass the time. They can support emotional well-being, foster connection, and even help us better understand ourselves and others. Research suggests...
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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 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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April 30, 2026

Hand Hygiene Practices

May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day. Each year, the World Health Organization launches a global campaign that focuses on the importance of hand hygiene for healthcare workers. However, hand hygiene isn’t just limited to healthcare workers! So...
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