The Joys of Collecting
Growing up, my parents, siblings and I had various collections like figurines, stamps, coins, spoons and dolls. Even to this day, I maintain a collection or two. Not only because I am a sentimentalist but also because I’ve...
Boost Your Brain, One Clue at a Time
From a young age, my father, the late Ed Yurek, got my sister and me into doing crossword puzzles. We enjoyed the challenge but, as it turns out, crosswords also offer meaningful health benefits. Regularly solving them can...
A Tale That Helps Us Feel Better
Who doesn’t love a good story? When I was a kid, my parents would tell us family stories at different times. Hearing stories about their childhood helped paint a picture of what they were like when they were...
How to Help Young Adults in Your Life
Being a young adult is hard. If you have a young adult in your life like a grandchild or niece or nephew, you likely know the challenges they face firsthand. Today’s young adults face a mix of factors...
Beyond Hot Flashes: Caring for Your Mental Health Through Menopause
When you hear menopause, what comes to mind? Besides the physical changes to a woman’s body, menopause also brings about hormonal changes. During menopause, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate and decrease. As a result, lower estrogen...
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...
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...
Bone Up on Bone Health: Tips for Fortifying Your Bone Bank
The human body has a total of 206 bones. Among other things, they provide structure, protect our organs, and store calcium. By maintaining healthy bones, we will be rewarded with a strong body that is ready to take...
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...
Feeling the Heat: The Modern Parent
Parents are so used to questions from their kids. “Where are my socks?” “What’s for dinner?” And the daunting one every mom and dad asks themselves every day: Why doesn’t a kid who is already sleepy want to...
8 Tips for Reducing Stress – By: Trish Pauls, MA RP
It is an honour to be invited by Yurek Pharmacy to share some tips on reducing stress with our community. We are in a time where stress is rising, and it feels like there are limited ways to deal with...
Stress Management – By Ryan Davis, Health & Safety/HR Coordinator
We are proud to be a part of both St. Thomas and London communities! With a little care and patience, the public can prevent injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. One of...
Volunteering-Do it for Your Health
Volunteers give selflessly to enrich the lives of others. Their contributions to charities, companies and organizations like our hospital are immeasurable. As a society, we benefit from their selfless acts. But what if there were health benefits to...
