MS; Canada’s Disease article Vishal
May 7, 2022

Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Canada’s Disease

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is known by many as Canada’s Disease for one disturbing reason; we consistently have the highest incidence of MS in the world. One in 400 Canadians has MS and every day 12 more are diagnosed,...
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Renewal and Motivation Form New Habits By Jeff Yurek
April 30, 2022

Renewal and Motivation Form New Habits

By Jeff Yurek Spring is a time of renewal. For many, New Year is used as motivation to make improvements in their lives. However, spring has always been the time when I change my routine, or develop a...
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LisaErdelyiRPN
April 20, 2022

Treating Cuts at Home, A Quick Guide

By: Lisa C. Erdelyi, Registered Practical Nurse Cuts, scrapes and bruises happen. They are a part of living an active life. Knowing how to properly treat minor cuts at home can help prevent a more serious result. The...
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April 13, 2022

Your First Aid Kit; The Essentials

You can’t live a full life without a few bumps and bruises along the way. Meeting those injuries head-on as the family first responder means assembling a well-stocked kit for your home and a travel kit for your...
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April 13, 2022

How DIY Helps You Feel Better

By: Dan Degraw, Service & Repair Specialist - Mobility Division Do it yourself (DIY) projects can save money, but did you know they are good for you? Tackling a physical task, whether a small quick-fix or substantial renovation,...
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Diane Alavie
April 5, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease; the Early Symptoms

April is Parkinson’s awareness month, and we would like to issue a challenge. Can you name three early signs of Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s (PD) is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, and more than 25 Canadians...
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Peter Yurek
March 23, 2022

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...
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A male and female body silhouette with most common cancers in Lynch Syndrome
March 22, 2022

#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...
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close up girl sitting bed suffering from knee pain
March 16, 2022

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...
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March 12, 2022

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...
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March 10, 2022

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...
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March 9, 2022

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...
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