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...
Your Prescription for Independence: No Side Effects — Guaranteed!
As an independent pharmacy and home healthcare store with 62 years of service, our focus is to helping people over 55 feel better, live more comfortably, and maintain their independence. With decades of experience, we understand the unique...
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...
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...
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,...
Pause, Remember, and Reflect: Remembrance Day Display
Each year, we set up a special Remembrance Day display — a small but meaningful space where our community can pause, reflect, and honour those who served. It’s not just poppies and candles; it’s a moment to stop...
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...
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...
Bundle Up, Buttercup: Winter Safety Hacks for the Young at Heart
Here are my key winter safety tips for older adults. Stock up on essentials Keep at least one week’s worth of medications, groceries, and household necessities in case a snowstorm or icy conditions prevent you from leaving home....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Dreaded Stomach Bug: A Quick Guide
What is stomach flu? Do you think you have the “stomach flu” or a “stomach bug”? It is probably gastroenteritis, which is an intestinal infection that inflames your stomach and intestinal lining, resulting in cramps/pains, diarrhea, vomiting and...
Lifespan vs. Joyspan
”Joyspan” is a term coined by Kerry Burnight, former professor of geriatric medicine and gerontology at the University of California. In her upcoming book, “Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half,” she says that...
