A Guide to Breast Cancer Screening
Sarah Almasalkhi, RPh October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Canada. One in eight Canadian women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime; 83% of cases occur in women...
The Dreaded Stomach Bug: A Quick Guide
By Eric Nayup, Pharmacist 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...
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Parent’s Guide
By Leena Thomas, Pharmacist If you have young kids in school or daycare, you are no stranger to viral infections. Although you’ve likely dealt with the usual suspects like the common cold, tonsillitis, and bronchitis, there is one...
When Health Advice Hits Tok Bottom
By Steve Bond, Pharmacist They say you never know how low you can go until you hit Rock Bottom. By today’s social media standards, we could change this to “Tok bottom”. Since its inception in 2016 as a...
Understanding Acne: Causes, Treatments, and Your Path to Clear Skin
By Vishal Mehta, Pharmacist Acne is the most common skin condition seen by health professionals in practice. It occurs when the pores of the skin get blocked by dead skin cells and result in accumulation of sebum produced...
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Relief for Dangerous Plaque Buildup
By Diane Alavie, Pharmacist Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects over 30% of Canadians, yet 65% of us know nothing about it.1 For those suffering from the pain of PAD, medication and lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference....
The Ins and Outs of Strep Throat
By Sammy Shahatto, Pharmacist Streptococcus (strep) is a bacterial infection that inflames your throat and tonsils. It can be contracted from airborne droplets via coughing, sneezing, or even just breathing. Symptoms usually appear in two to five days...
Set Your Sights on Glaucoma
By Steve Bond, Pharmacist Glaucoma is the second most common cause of vision loss in seniors in Canada after age-related macular degeneration. It is often known as “the silent thief of sight” since it slowly takes away one’s...
Martial Arts Help You Feel Better
By Rhoda Miller, Yurek HR It’s no secret that movement keeps our bodies strong, and focus keeps our minds sharp. So, why not try something that will do both—like karate? Anyone can benefit from participating in martial arts....
Want to Feel Better? Wash Your Car!
By Diane Alavie, Pharmacist If you think washing your dirty car is just a weekend chore, you could be missing out! Soaping up your ride could have hidden health benefits for your body and mind! Scrubbing your car...
BTS with Medications: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh September is almost upon us which means it’s time to prepare for back-to-school. This is also a good time to prepare your child’s prescription medications that need to be administered during school hours....
5 Tips to Maximize the Benefits of Supplements
By Ken Ye, PharmD, RPh When filling your prescriptions, your pharmacist considers the indication, dose, frequency — and even time of day — to maximize the effectiveness of the medication while minimizing any side effects. But what if...
Donating Blood Helps You Feel Better
By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm. One of the simplest ways to make an extremely positive impact on someone’s life is by donating blood. Blood donors may not consider themselves heroes, but they can make all the difference in a recipient’s...
Artificial Intelligence and Your Health
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Anyone who hasn’t heard of Artificial Intelligence or A.I. has either been in a coma or living under a rock for the last 20 years. There have been predictions on how learning...
