10/11/2024 Much of the focus for proactive treatments for patients with diabetes has been on type 2 diabetes. But what can be done for patients at risk of developing type 1 diabetes?
8/20/2024 Many of the conditions we see and treat daily have roots in lifestyle decisions and behaviours. With good preventative advice and support, perhaps we can help reduce their incidence.
7/15/2024 This emerging area of study looks at the totality of environmental exposures we encounter throughout our lifetime and how these interact with our genetics to influence our health.
5/17/2024 Even though we are often constantly surrounded by co-workers, customers and patients, pharmacists can be particularily susceptible to loneliness.
4/29/2024 A sauna is more than a feel-good wellness option. There are evidence-based health benefits to having a sauna routine.
4/15/2024 "Stress stacking," also known as "trigger stacking," refers to the accumulation of stressful events or triggers that occur quickly, leading to an extreme reaction to a minor stimulus. Here are some ideas for preventing that response.
2/13/2024 Curiosity is a superpower that many of us are not using as well as we could be as a way to reduce stress in our every day lives.
1/26/2024 Can’t find the time to step away from the treadmill and re-set your priorities? A mini-retreat might be just the thing. Here’s what to expect if you decide to try one.
1/12/2024 There are steps we must take, and assumptions we must reset, to reclaim our most precious resource: Time
11/17/2023 I thought I was safe from the “sitting is the new smoking” alarms because as a pharmacist, I spent the majority of my time standing at work. That was until I read articles about how standing for prolonged periods of time also had significant negative consequences
10/17/2023 We often remind patients of the importance of a good night’s sleep, but many of us neglect our own need for sleep, resulting in feelings of burnout and exhaustion
8/30/2023 As we know, diet is a modifiable factor in burnout risk. Chronic stress influences the amounts and types of foods individuals eat, contributing to excessive eating and under-eating.
