When life is busy, heart health can be easy to put off. Between work, family, school drop-offs, community sport, caring for others and everything else that fills the week, many people only think about their heart when something feels wrong. But the truth is, many...
As pharmacists, we have a lot of conversations with parents this time of year. And one thing we hear all the time is: “I know they need it… I just hate seeing them go through it. Because let’s be honest, watching your child get a needle isn’t easy. Even when you know...
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest yet most important things we can do for our health. For many people, reaching for a glass of water feels like the obvious solution, and in many cases, it is. But there are times when water alone doesn’t fully meet your body’s...
✔ New uniforms✔ Fresh stationery✔ Lunchboxes ready And then there’s the not so fun back-to-school tradition… head lice. As kids head back into classrooms, playgrounds, and group activities, head lice, also known as nits, often make a quiet comeback...
Few health topics spark as much everyday debate as sunscreen and vitamin D. We are constantly told to protect our skin from the sun yet sunlight is also our most natural source of vitamin D. So how do we stay sun safe without missing out on a nutrient our bodies need?...
As the festive season wraps up and backpacks come out of hiding, it’s the perfect time to get your family ready for a healthy start to Term 1. After weeks of holiday freedom, kids are suddenly back in busy classrooms, sharing everything — including germs, sun...
