July 19, 2023

Donating Blood Helps You Feel Better

By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm. One of the simplest ways to make an extremely  positive impact on someone’s life is by donating blood. Blood donors may not consider themselves heroes, but they can make all the difference in a recipient’s...
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July 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and Your Health

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Anyone who hasn’t heard of Artificial Intelligence or A.I. has either been in a coma or living under a rock for the last 20 years. There have been predictions on how learning...
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July 17, 2023

Nurturing Joy and Fulfillment as We Age

By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm It is hard to fathom that the revised Senior Centre newsletter is one year old.  Many of us have experienced the fast pace of life the older we get. Eventually, we must come to...
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Pharmacist Vishal holds a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
July 10, 2023

Stay Hydrated and Stay Safe!

By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh An important fun fact – 60% of the human body is made up of water. As we march into summer and temperatures begin to increase, it is more important to ensure we are...
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By Vijay Nagpal, HR Generalist Writing Help You Feel Better
July 4, 2023

Writing Helps You Feel Better

By Vijay Nagpal, HR Generalist You may be wondering – Who writes these days? Why should I bother using my time to write? Well, writing offers a plethora of benefits for individuals of all ages and takes only...
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June 15, 2023

Drug Interactions

By: Yemi Alade, Director, Pharmacy Operations Understanding your prescribed medications and how to take them will ensure that they are effective and help prevent serious drug interactions. Taking multiple medications for different purposes, using supplements while on prescribed...
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June 15, 2023

What is a Migraine?

By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPH It is the second most common headache disorder and the most disabling neurological condition globally. A severe migraine attack is as disabling as being quadriplegic, psychotic, or in a terminal stage of cancer....
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Steve Bond, Move Mens Health
June 12, 2023

Move for Men’s Mental Health

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE June is famous for the start of summer, having the longest day of the year and of course Father’s Day.  It is also the month for International Men’s Health Week (June 12-18)...
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June 2, 2023

Huntington’s Disease

By Emily Deryck, RPhT Huntington’s Disease is a rare, incurable, genetic brain disorder. Triggered by a faulty gene which causes brain cells to break down, it leads to difficulties in physical, emotional, and thinking skills. Symptoms of Huntington’s...
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May 15, 2023

Sun Safety and Melanoma Prevention

By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh The skin is the human body’s largest organ, covering the entire surface of the body. It is responsible for the protection from the harmful effects of the environment, including the sun, hot/cold temperatures...
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May 15, 2023

Aches and Pains

By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm As we age, it's common to experience aches and pains in various parts of our body. While these discomforts can be a natural part of the aging process, they can also be a sign...
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April 24, 2023

Neurodiverse: A Gift, Not A Curse

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Like snowflakes, no two brains are alike. For most people, as their brain grows and develops, they are expected to reach certain milestones. Some children reach them faster than other, but as...
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April 13, 2023

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

By Eric Nayup, RPh, PharmD Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a group of common neurological movement disorders caused by an abnormality in how the brain receives and sends signals to the rest of the body. While there is...
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