Learn to manage hyperlipidemia to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke
Authors: Dr. Amy Zhao (Pharm.D), Wendy Chen (Pharm. D. Candidate) What is Hyperlipidemia? Lipids (or fats) are naturally found in blood....
All About the Flu Shots [2020 Edition]
Author: Dr. Steven Shao (Pharm. D) What is new and different this year/ season (online appointments , questionnaire)? New - High Dose...
Will we all develop arthritis as we age?
Author: Dr. Amy Zhao (Pharm. D) Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada, affecting 1 in 5 people. Since it is...
Arthritis self-management: what you need to know
Author: Lynn Xiaolin Li, Occupational Therapist Candidate Reviewer: Dr. Grace Lee (MD) There are different types of arthritis. The most...
Constipation Management
Authors: Vivian Ho (BASc, Nutrition and Food), Dr. Steven Shao (Pharm.D) Constipation is when one experiences pain and hardness of stool,...
Calcium and Vitamin D for Healthy Bones (Part 2)
Author: Vivian Ho (BASc, Nutrition and Food) Reviewer: Dr. Steven Shao (Pharm. D) **Please click here for part 1** As we age, our bones...
Calcium and Vitamin D for Healthy Bones (Part 1)
Author: Vivian Ho (BASc, Nutrition and Food) Reviewer: Dr. Steven Shao (Pharm. D) As we age, our bones get thinner and our bone density...
The danger of misusing medications
Author: Sophie Gao (Pharm. D. Candidate) Reviewer: Dr. Steven Shao (Pharm. D) A popular saying in Chinese is that all medications have...
Depression
Author: Dong An (MD Candidate) Reviewer: Dr. Bernard Ho (MD) Is your mood low? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy?...
Home exercise for seniors
Author: Lynn X. Li, MScOT Candidate Reviewer: Dr. Grace Lee, MD Neck Exercises You should be gentle and slow when doing neck exercises....