Diane Alavie, BSc.Phm.
November 29, 2025

What Are Food Intolerances?

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 digestive system, food intolerances...
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Peter Yurek
November 26, 2025

Hibernate Lite: Why Your Body Wants More Sleep

As fall settles in and daylight shrinks, many people notice an urge to sleep in or curl up for extra naps. According to sleep specialists, we may not require more sleep in colder months, but our bodies often...
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November 22, 2025

Holiday Foods and Medication Interactions

As we steam towards the holiday season, for many it will mean fun with lots of friends, family and enjoying plenty of food. But did you know some of the common foods eaten during the holiday season can...
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Steve Bond, Pharmacist at Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare in St. Thomas.
November 19, 2025

The Common Cold: Which Drug to Treat Your Bug

We can put a man on the moon; we can design a handheld device that holds the entire works of William Shakespeare; we can microwave a dinner in 3 minutes. Despite all the advances in human history, one...
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Birva Shah Yurek Pharmacist
November 14, 2025

Vitamin B12 and Seniors: Why It Matters

Vitamin B12 supports brain health, red blood cell production, and energy levels. As people age, the body’s ability to absorb B12 from food decreases. This makes older adults more likely to experience low levels, especially those taking certain...
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November 12, 2025

Gen Z & Ed Yurek Would See Eye to Eye?!?!

When my father opened Yurek Pharmacy in 1963, he never saw giving as an afterthought. Helping people was simply part of doing business. He believed that success wasn’t just measured in profits but in the lives he touched,...
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November 8, 2025

Managing Diabetes Safely in Older Adults

Many seniors live with diabetes, and effective management looks different than it does for younger adults. Age brings changes in metabolism, appetite, and medication tolerance. Older adults are more vulnerable to low blood sugar and drug interactions, so...
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Representation of Movember using glasses, nose, and moustache on solid background.
November 5, 2025

Movember- Improving Men’s Health

You may notice more men are sporting upper lip hair these days. The return of the soup strainer is not 1980s resurgence; rather it’s a sign of Movember. Movember is an international foundation focused on improving men’s health...
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October 29, 2025

A Good Nap Can Help You Feel Better

Napping can be a powerful way to recharge—but only if you do it right. According to Dr. Hana Patel, NHS GP and sleep expert at Time4Sleep, a nap should complement good nighttime rest, not replace it. “Napping is...
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Karin Goodwin, Home Healthcare CSR
October 27, 2025

Safety and Healthy Halloween Tips for Parents

Whether you’re dressing up as a ghoul, vampire, or werewolf, Halloween safety is just as important for all. Here are a few tips for parents so that everyone can enjoy a safe and happy Halloween: Choose hypoallergenic makeup...
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October 25, 2025

Fill Your Heart, Not Just Your Prescription

I spent decades behind the pharmacy counter. I saw plenty of people, including my loved ones, reach for pills and potions to stay healthy. But there’s a Harvard study that’s been running since 1938 — longer than most...
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Birva Shah Yurek Pharmacist
October 25, 2025

Flu Prevention On the Go

There is so much to enjoy in autumn. We are surrounded with beautiful colours and bounty of the harvest season. Inevitably, we also begin to see more cases of flu, hampering our ability to make the most of...
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