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...

Sunburns and Poison Plants and Bugs – OH MY! Tips to Enjoy Summer Safely

We all love when the weather warms up and the sun is out most of the day — it can mean camping trips, hiking, family vacations, hitting...

We All Age — Here’s How to Age in a Healthy Way

Many factors influence how we age, and whether it’s in a healthy way. Unfortunately, some of these (such as genetics) are out of our...

Kids' Health Starts with Mental Health

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health has been in the spotlight more than ever. We have seen the impacts of...

Med Safety Tips for the Whole Family (Even Four-Legged Members)

Medication concerns cause about 1.3 million ER visits annually. Many visits are preventable if you take the proper steps to use meds safely.

Do Spring Blooms Bring Sneezing Gloom? Here’s What to Do About It

Springtime is a time of thawing, new growth, getting outdoors…and for people dealing with seasonal allergies, it’s a time of sneezing,...

There are NO Signs of High Cholesterol — How do I Manage It?

Cholesterol has a bad reputation, but it is in fact a necessary part of how your body functions. The concern with cholesterol comes when...

Make Healthy Changes in a Healthy Way – and Make them Stick!

The new year is a signal to many that it’s time for a fresh start or to make a change. Oftentimes, the desired changes are health-related...

Expect More than Convenience from Your Pharmacy

It’s a world of technology and accessibility. With online shopping, fast shipping, and one-click purchases available at our fingertips,...

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