Decluttering Helps You Feel Better
By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm. One of the things that age has taught me is that a tidier space can help you feel calmer, happier, and in more control. Benefits of decluttering: Getting rid of visual clutter helps you...
#LynchSyndrome Awareness Day.
By: Rob Matic If you had the opportunity to alert someone that they were at an increased risk for cancer, would you, do it? Or would you ignore the opportunity? Today, March 22nd is #LynchSyndrome awareness day. Lynch...
SCAD – The information some women wish they had.
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE You are a healthy young woman who exercises regularly, eats well and has never had any signs of heart disease. You don’t have to worry about a heart attack, right? Wrong! There...
Childhood Arthritis
Childhood Arthritis by Vishal Mehta, B.Pharm, RPh About three in 1,000 Canadian children suffer from childhood arthritis (CA). The common symptoms of CA are stiffness, loss of mobility and joint swelling. Although the exact cause of arthritis is...
Simple Workout Relieves Anxiety
By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm Anxiety, a feeling of fear or worry over what might happen, affects people in varying degrees. A home workout is one way to ease feelings of anxiety and, simultaneously, boost your mood and improve...
Simple Workout Relieves Anxiety
By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm Anxiety, a feeling of fear or worry over what might happen, affects people in varying degrees. A home workout is one way to ease feelings of anxiety and, simultaneously, boost your mood and improve...
Sleep Deprivation
by Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm. According to various reports, 35% of Canadians are sleep deprived. That’s in line with our pharmacists' observations in the past two years. We all require at least seven hours of slumber each night. Any...
Credible Home Remedies
By: Vishal Mehta, B.Pharm, RPh Every family has a secret remedy that's been passed down through generations. Whether it's chicken soup for colds or onions juice for ear infections, we like home remedies because they remind us of our...
“Do these jeans make my liver look fat?” Understanding Fatty Liver Disease
Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE, FASCP Eric Esch aka “Butterbean” was an American boxer who could take a tremendous number of blows but would eventually outlast his competitors. He wasn’t the most skilled athlete, but over a 4-round...
Count the Life In Your Years, Not Years In Your Life
By Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE, FASCP As I write this, I am approaching a milestone birthday. This year I will have made the 940 million km around the sun for the 50th time. As a matter of reflection,...
Sleeping with an Ostomy
After receiving life-altering surgery to get an Ostomy, you may never have thought that your sleeping habits would have to change slightly. Common complaints include: Having to wake up during the night to empty the pouch. Sometimes more...
What Are Food Intolerances?
By: Diane Alavie, Pharmacist 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...
Families That Play Together Stay Together
In my experience — and observing others — families, big or small, are strengthened by spending time together. It helps us feel closer, which makes us more resilient to the challenges of life. There are more benefits: Being...
Does Laughter Improve Your Health
By: Peter Yurek, Chief Entertainment Officer Have you heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine”? It is true! While it is fun to share a laugh, humour can also improve your physical and mental health, as well...
Small Steps Lead to Big Gains in Mental Health
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Pharmacist/Manager, Yurek Pharmacy The past few years have been trying. That is probably an immense understatement. Our entire world has literally been turned upside down. Rules about and our knowledge of COVID...
