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Drugs and Alcohol: A Bad Combination
You’re ready to have a drink but your antibiotic says "Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication." Is it actually ok?


Give Your Heart Some Love
February is American Heart Month. Take this time to focus on your cardiovascular health and use these tips on how to support a healthy heart


Healthy Habits for the New Year
For many, the new year marks an opportunity to reflect on the past year and start fresh. We make New Year’s resolutions to change for the...


5 Reasons to Choose Your Local Community Pharmacy
Your medications are personal – and having your prescriptions filled from a warehouse across the country by strangers is the opposite.


Antibiotics: Antimicrobial Resistance and The Importance of Compliance
Antibiotics are an essential part of treatment for many infections and can save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause...


Struggling With Mental Health? You’re Not Alone.
Many people around the world struggle with their mental health and although some individuals struggle more than others, resulting in a...


Flu Vaccines: Everything You Need to Know
Flu season is almost here and let’s face it — no one has time for sniffles and coughs. Save yourself the time and suffering. You have the...


Myths About Medications
With so many available resources online now, misconceptions about medications are becoming more and more common. But taking medication...


The 7 Most Common Chronic Diseases in the U.S.
It is likely that you or someone you know has suffered from some type of chronic disease. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, or...


Combating 7 of the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies
For most, having a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are often the first things people...


Women’s Health: Hormones 101
What are Hormones? ¹ Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Endocrine glands,...


Your Immunization Questions—Answered
Immunizations: They help keep us healthy and protect us from contracting preventable diseases. However, many people don’t know what how...


Become a Healthier You with Better Sleep
Become a Healthier You with Better Sleep We all love getting a good night’s rest, but have you considered sleep as an essential factor in...


Blood Pressure and the Importance of Knowing Your Numbers.
What is Blood Pressure? When your heart pumps blood through your arteries, the blood puts pressure on the artery walls which is what is...


When the Weather Outside is Frightful…Stay Fit and Stay Safe!
Staying active in the winter can be difficult, but it’s often easy to come up with excuses to not exercise — there’s snow on the ground,...


3 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means you may be more stressed than usual. This may put you in a not-so-cheery mood...


Until There’s Type “None…" Know the Signs of Type 1
Almost everyone has heard of diabetes, but not everyone fully understands what being diagnosed with diabetes means. Diabetes is a serious...


If You Are 65 or Older, You Will Want to Read this ASAP
Are you 65 years of age or older and looking for a new or updated Medicare Part D plan? Are you unsure of where to start or how to review...


Think You Know EVERYTHING About the Flu? Think Again
Kids are heading back to school, fall is almost here (along with everything pumpkin), and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to...


The 5 Ws and 1H of Vaccines
Vaccines are in the news now more than ever, with COVID-19 shining a spotlight on the importance of immunizations in preventing the...

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