E-cigarettes (or electronic cigarettes) are battery operated devices that heat a liquid into a vapour for inhaling or also known as “vaping”. The liquid used in e-cigarettes is sometimes called “e-juice” or “e-liquid” and is a mixture of chemicals that include propylene glycol, glycerol (vegetable glycerin) and combined with other Read more…
Do you ever wonder about the storage labels that are on your prescription or medication bottles? Below we go through some of the more common storage conditions for medications. KEEP IN THE REFRIGERATOR Many medications have to be stored under certain conditions to ensure that you get the correct dose Read more…
There are a variety of reasons why we might have trouble sleeping. It might be a recent issue such as a trip where you travelled across different time zones. Or it might be related to a work project or personal issue that’s causing you stress. In these scenarios, poor sleep Read more…
Mental illness is more common than you think – 1 in 5 Canadians in any given year will personally experience a mental health problem. Unfortunately, almost half of those who feel they have symptoms of depression or anxiety do not seek medical help due to the stigma associated with mental Read more…
November is Osteoporosis Month! We’ve put together some information to let you know what osteoporosis is and what you can do to treat, or prevent it. The goal of osteoporosis month is to raise awareness so that people can try to prevent problems before they arise. What is it? Osteoporosis Read more…