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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October 22, 2025

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...
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October 15, 2025

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...
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October 11, 2025

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion

Our nephew Ben played three seasons in the OHL, but his promising hockey career was marred by concussions. Having researched the injury in university and now running a busy hockey training facility, his advice is clear: no matter...
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