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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March 21, 2023

Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day

March 22nd is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. Lynch Syndrome, which affects one in 280 people, is an inherited genetic condition that increases the risk of developing colon and rectal cancers before the age of 50. It also raises...
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March 20, 2023

Endometriosis Awareness Month

Affecting almost one in 10 girls and women through their lifetime, Endometriosis is a condition of the female reproductive system. The uterus is normally lined with tissue called the endometrium, which is naturally shed each month during the...
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March 8, 2023

Is Your Liver Healthy?

By Sammy Shahatto, RPh, PharmD Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians may have liver disease? Did you know that there are over 100 types of liver disease? These illnesses can strike anyone. Alcohol, family history, obesity,...
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February 23, 2023

Man Flu: Myth or Medically Valid

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Recently, a female colleague returned from a trip down South and lamented that it could have been better except for a nasty cold. To make matters worse, her husband was now also...
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February 8, 2023

Travel Health and Safety Tips

By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh With February here, many of you are packing your bags and excitedly preparing to travel abroad. Certain illnesses are typically known to strike either during, or upon return from, your journeys. Some of...
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January 11, 2023

Physical Activity Helps You Feel Better

By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh We hear time and time again that regular physical activity is good for your health and quality of life. But what specifically are the benefits and how to get started? Some benefits to...
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January 9, 2023

Music, Dance and Alzheimer’s Disease

January puts us in mind of new resolutions, hope for a better future and Alzheimer’s awareness month. The latter raises awareness and brings attention to those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Over time, every culture has...
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December 24, 2022

Cooking Helps You Feel Better 

by Diane Alavie, B.Sc.Phm. Research has shown that our physical and mental health is strongly influenced, not only by what we eat, but by the preparation of our food. Culinary preparation may enhance positive moods, increase self-esteem through...
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December 14, 2022

Reading Helps You Feel Better

— By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm. I find reading a simple and inexpensive way to improve my quality of life. However, in this highly technological world, perusing books and other materials for pleasure is often a forgotten activity. Leisure...
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December 12, 2022

Six Ways to Have More Fun During the Festive Season

By: Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh The Holidays are upon us and we have the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved fun and downtime, outdoors engaged in our favourite winter activity or cozying up at home with friends and family...
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December 2, 2022

Donor Fatigue vs. Donor Freshness

By: Peter Yurek We are getting used to the sticker shocks and can see that the price of everything has gone up — a lot. Inflation is hitting everyone, and naturally low-income households are feeling the pinch even...
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