March 6, 2026

Running on Empty: What Is Sleepcation?

Whether it’s the demands of parenting, the temptation to binge-watch a new series, or the weight of stress and anxiety, many of us are sleep deprived. Research shows that roughly one in three adults don’t get enough rest,...
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By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm
December 28, 2024

Bringing Back the Garden of Fitness

To some, getting in shape does not require particular motivation. It’s as much a fact of life as eating and sleeping. To others, however, returning to exercise feels like restarting a car that’s been sitting in the garage...
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December 21, 2024

Ho-Ho-Home Remedy:

Whether you’re traveling to spend time with loved ones or hosting out-of-town guests for Christmas, it's always good to be prepared with a few essentials. Here are some items to ensure you and your guests feel comfortable: Cold...
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Steve Bond wearing a festive holiday shirt
November 27, 2024

Avoiding the Holiday Happiness Trap

It has started already—the holiday movie season. They paint a beautiful picture of how the holidays should be: filled with festive decorations perfectly adorning the home and friends gathering around a roaring fire as everyone opens the perfect...
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October 24, 2023

Parasomnias: Sleep Terrors and Other Disorders

You are woken by a scream and when you go into your child's room, they appear awake but are inconsolable. After a few moments, they fall back asleep peacefully. Upon waking, they have no idea why you’re upset...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
September 22, 2021

Sleepless in Ontario – A Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition where the upper airway collapses frequently during sleep and breathing stops. This may lead to loud snoring, abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking, morning...
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By Sammy Shahatto, RPh, PharmD
January 16, 2021

Techniques To Aid In Sleep

By Sammy Shahatto, RPh, PharmD Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for people to fall asleep, stay asleep or both. Factors that can impact your sleep routine vary; whether it is from stress, depression, sleep...
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February 25, 2019

Information You Should Sleep On

Information You Should Sleep On By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE, FASCP Lack of adequate sleep is becoming a global epidemic. One in three Canadians deals with sleeplessness and one in ten suffers from chronic insomnia. In 2010,...
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