December 24, 2025

Christmas Helps People Feel Better

As a pharmacist, I see firsthand how Christmas can lift people’s spirits. During the winter months, many of my patients talk about fatigue, low mood, and stress—especially when daylight is short. Yet as Christmas approaches, conversations at the...
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Multitasking vs Mono-tasking
December 17, 2025

Multitasking Is a Myth… Like Unicorns, But Less Fun.

Many of us try to multitask because it feels productive — answering messages while finishing paperwork, or juggling chores while helping customers. But research shows our brains don’t actually do two thinking tasks at once. Instead, we switch...
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Peter Yurek in front of computer screen time
December 3, 2025

Music is Medicine for the Mature?!?!

If you are over 55 and want to make everyday tasks feel lighter, turning on some music can be one of the simplest ways to boost your morale. I do it often and vouch it really works. But...
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December 3, 2025

Healthy Holidays = Happy Holidays

Keeping safe and healthy ensures that we will enjoy the holiday season. Here are some tips to help: Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds and teach children to...
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Diane Alavie, BSc.Phm.
November 29, 2025

What Are Food Intolerances?

Do you suffer from bloating, headaches or cramps when you eat certain foods? You may have a food intolerance — an unpleasant reaction to eating certain types of food. Caused by issues with the digestive system, food intolerances...
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Peter Yurek
November 26, 2025

Hibernate Lite: Why Your Body Wants More Sleep

As fall settles in and daylight shrinks, many people notice an urge to sleep in or curl up for extra naps. According to sleep specialists, we may not require more sleep in colder months, but our bodies often...
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November 22, 2025

Holiday Foods and Medication Interactions

As we steam towards the holiday season, for many it will mean fun with lots of friends, family and enjoying plenty of food. But did you know some of the common foods eaten during the holiday season can...
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Steve Bond, Pharmacist at Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare in St. Thomas.
November 19, 2025

The Common Cold: Which Drug to Treat Your Bug

We can put a man on the moon; we can design a handheld device that holds the entire works of William Shakespeare; we can microwave a dinner in 3 minutes. Despite all the advances in human history, one...
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Birva Shah Yurek Pharmacist
November 14, 2025

Vitamin B12 and Seniors: Why It Matters

Vitamin B12 supports brain health, red blood cell production, and energy levels. As people age, the body’s ability to absorb B12 from food decreases. This makes older adults more likely to experience low levels, especially those taking certain...
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November 12, 2025

Gen Z & Ed Yurek Would See Eye to Eye?!?!

When my father opened Yurek Pharmacy in 1963, he never saw giving as an afterthought. Helping people was simply part of doing business. He believed that success wasn’t just measured in profits but in the lives he touched,...
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