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Feb 1, 20233 min read

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...

Jan 1, 20236 min read

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,...

Dec 1, 20226 min read

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...

Nov 1, 20225 min read

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...

Oct 1, 20224 min read

Medicare Open Enrollment Part D

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 who to review...

Sep 2, 20225 min read

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...

Aug 5, 20225 min read

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...

Jul 1, 20227 min read

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...

Jun 3, 20225 min read

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...

May 6, 20226 min read

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...

Apr 8, 20225 min read

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

Pharmacy has come a long way from its origins, and it keeps evolving. New medicines are developed, and new uses are found for older...

Mar 4, 20225 min read

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,...

Feb 4, 20225 min read

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...