Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe as the climate changes, resulting in poorer quality air that can last for weeks or more. This can result in short-term health effects and longer lasting health effects. Exposure to …
Read More »Bon Voyage! After a lengthy season of feeling cooped up, many people have started travelling to long-awaited (or delayed) destinations. Before you leave, make sure you are ready for your trip. Preparation is crucial to have peace of …
Read More »It’s been a tough few years for all of us and it shows. While only 8.9% of Albertans use tobacco overall, smokers in our province consumed 14.5 cigarettes per day in 2020 compared to just 9.7 …
Read More »Did you know February is Heart Month? And we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. Heart month advocates better heart health for all. It’s a tall order for the shortest month of the year. Where do we start …
Read More »Around the holiday season and over the past couple of years in general, dealing with the stress of uncertainty isn’t anything new to us. It is however, something we should talk about especially this season.
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Read More »It is surprising how quickly fall creeps up on us. Maybe “creeps” isn’t the right word. One day we’re floating down the bow river and the next day we have our warmer coats on, commenting on how the …
Read More »Compression socks are no longer the ugly stockings your grandma used to wear. With big brands such as Amazon and Lululemon jumping on the compression sock trend it’s no wonder you’re hearing about more and more people wearing …
Read More »It’s time to start setting those alarm clocks again! Back to school season is almost upon us and your personal pharmacist is here to help you prepare for it. If you’re finding the back to school rush to …
Read More »Red, dry, itchy, painful sunburns? Nope, summer 2019 does not have time for that! We know how important it is to keep our skin protected this time of year. And yet, the number of skin cancer cases …
Read More »We are a couple of weeks away from this year’s Ride Don’t Hide to support the Canadian Mental Health Association. Ride Don’t Hide is a nationwide community bike ride that aims to bring awareness to mental health …
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