Nurturing Joy and Fulfillment as We Age
By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm It is hard to fathom that the revised Senior Centre newsletter is one year old. Many of us have experienced the fast pace of life the older we get. Eventually, we must come to...
Stay Hydrated and Stay Safe!
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh An important fun fact – 60% of the human body is made up of water. As we march into summer and temperatures begin to increase, it is more important to ensure we are...
Writing Helps You Feel Better
By Vijay Nagpal, HR Generalist You may be wondering – Who writes these days? Why should I bother using my time to write? Well, writing offers a plethora of benefits for individuals of all ages and takes only...
Drug Interactions
By: Yemi Alade, Director, Pharmacy Operations Understanding your prescribed medications and how to take them will ensure that they are effective and help prevent serious drug interactions. Taking multiple medications for different purposes, using supplements while on prescribed...
What is a Migraine?
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPH It is the second most common headache disorder and the most disabling neurological condition globally. A severe migraine attack is as disabling as being quadriplegic, psychotic, or in a terminal stage of cancer....
Move for Men’s Mental Health
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE June is famous for the start of summer, having the longest day of the year and of course Father’s Day. It is also the month for International Men’s Health Week (June 12-18)...
Shedding Light on ALS: Understanding the Debilitating Motor Neuron Disease
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh June is ALS awareness month. Also referred to as Lou Gerig’s disease, ALS (short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a motor neuron disease, where there is gradual paralysis and breakdown of muscles. People...
Huntington’s Disease
By Emily Deryck, RPhT Huntington’s Disease is a rare, incurable, genetic brain disorder. Triggered by a faulty gene which causes brain cells to break down, it leads to difficulties in physical, emotional, and thinking skills. Symptoms of Huntington’s...
Sun Safety and Melanoma Prevention
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh The skin is the human body’s largest organ, covering the entire surface of the body. It is responsible for the protection from the harmful effects of the environment, including the sun, hot/cold temperatures...
Aches and Pains
By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm As we age, it's common to experience aches and pains in various parts of our body. While these discomforts can be a natural part of the aging process, they can also be a sign...
Neurodiverse: A Gift, Not A Curse
By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Like snowflakes, no two brains are alike. For most people, as their brain grows and develops, they are expected to reach certain milestones. Some children reach them faster than other, but as...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment Options
By Vishal Mehta, BPharm, RPh IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the intestine that affects nearly 18% of Canadians. There is a problem with the movement of digested food through the intestine and how the...
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
By Eric Nayup, RPh, PharmD Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a group of common neurological movement disorders caused by an abnormality in how the brain receives and sends signals to the rest of the body. While there is...
Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
March 22nd is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. Lynch Syndrome, which affects one in 280 people, is an inherited genetic condition that increases the risk of developing colon and rectal cancers before the age of 50. It also raises...
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Affecting almost one in 10 girls and women through their lifetime, Endometriosis is a condition of the female reproductive system. The uterus is normally lined with tissue called the endometrium, which is naturally shed each month during the...
