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

Lack of adequate sleep is becoming a global epidemic. One in three Canadians deals with sleeplessness and one in 10 suffers from chronic insomnia. In 2010, pharmacists across Canada filled nearly 7 million prescriptions for sleeping pills, amounting...
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