August 29, 2026

Speaking Multiple Languages Keeps You Young

If you grew up speaking a second language (or more!), consider yourself lucky. There are countless benefits to speaking multiple languages fluently, including communicating with locals while travelling and being able to engage with shows, books, and movies...
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July 24, 2026

Managing Diabetes In Extreme Summer Heat

July brings the heat!  It affects our mood; some people are lamenting the 30-degree weather while others are soaking up the heat like Gila monster in Arizona. Did you know that the heat can affect your blood sugar...
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July 13, 2026

Mineral Sunscreen or Chemical Sunscreen

Now that my family is outside for much of the day, we use plenty of sunscreen to prevent sunburn and UV damage. There are two main types of sunscreen: mineral and chemical. Usually, you can tell which one...
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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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Daria Horbal standing outside with spring trees blossoming in the background.
March 24, 2026

Spring Ahead of Allergies

I love spring. Spring means I no longer have to wake up at 5 in the morning to shovel the driveway. It also means that I only need to throw on a light jacket when I step outside....
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Steve Bond is standing in the retail area of Yurek with the pharmacy in the background.
February 18, 2026

Building Resilience

As many people know, a fire broke out in the adjacent building to Yurek Pharmacy on December 18th, 2025, destroying apartments and a restaurant and leaving us with smoke and water damage. Staff and customers experienced confusion, fear...
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February 11, 2026

How Chocolate Can Interfere With Your Medications

By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm Who doesn’t LOVE chocolate? It’s delicious, comforting, and choke-full of healthy compounds that lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and boost brain power. But before you binge ‘in the name of health,’ check your medications!...
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Daria Valentine's Day
February 11, 2026

Single or Coupled, Valentine’s Day Will Help You Feel Better

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples or romance—it can genuinely support your health, no matter your relationship status. When we intentionally celebrate love and connection, our minds and bodies benefit. Sharing affection—through words, time, or touch—helps release feel‑good...
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Daria with seniors
February 4, 2026

Silver Surfers

Seniors Are Liking, Sharing, and Thriving Online Social media is increasingly becoming a positive force in the lives of older adults, challenging the outdated myth that seniors struggle with technology. According to Pew Research, nearly 60% of adults...
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Peter drinking hot tea
January 17, 2026

I Used to Run on Coffee. Now I Steep.

The older I get, the less coffee I drink. Instead, I drink tea and sometimes even hot water! Did you know tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world? Water is first, of course. According to WebMD,...
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