According to Health Canada, the influenza virus affects 10-25% of the total population. Simply, being sick with the flu can put you in bed for days at a time and make you feel miserable. The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine (carrying a virus that has been destroyed) often injected via a needle in the…

When you do not sleep for 7 to 9 hours a day, your body and brain get affected. Over time, this may turn into a sleep disorder. Do not underestimate the importance of getting the right amount of sleep. It is as important to your body as air and water. Your body heals itself and…

People’s perceptions of pharmacists are often only limited to filling prescriptions. However, pharmacists can provide so much more than that. With their education and training, they are well-equipped to handle other medical-related concerns. Here are just some of the less-known things pharmacists can help you with. Over-the-Counter Drug Recommendations Over-the-counter drugs are called such because…

The COVID-19 pandemic has truly devastated the whole world in the past year. It forced businesses to close down, classes to run online, people to stay home, and everyone to maintain social distancing to limit the virus from spreading. This year, people have been receiving the vaccine to improve their chances of avoiding getting infected.…

Taking care of our gut health is one of the best things we can do for our bodies. It’s an essential aspect of maintaining overall health and wellness. It plays a key role in digestion, and it also affects other parts of the body, such as the nervous and immune systems. It’s easy to overlook…

Many Seniors today are staying at their homes longer with the help of caregivers, or they are moving into their Children’s homes! If you’re a caregiver and are preparing your home or your Parents home for a Parent to live safely, then you’ll need some advice on what essential safe proofing steps you may need…