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Flu in Older Adults: What You Need to Know

Influenza, known as the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. While it can affect people of all ages, older adults...

5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated

Understanding why we get vaccinated for various diseases and who is eligible for which vaccine can save lives worldwide. Some vaccines...

Simple Tips for Preventing Injuries

Avoid the hospital at all costs. How and why? With inflation driving up costs, every expenditure, including going to the doctor, will...

The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health

Feeling tired, moody, or bloated? The answer may lie within your gut. Yes, you heard it right — your gut health is not only the key to a...

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

When our skin is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, our bodies produce vitamin D. However, many people do not get enough...

Medication Safety Practices! Don’t misuse or abuse your medicine.

There are a variety of different ways that medicine can be used. Medicine can help when we are not feeling well, and in some cases,...

4 Tips to Reduce Spring Allergy Symptoms

It’s finally the time of year you’ve been waiting for – sunshine, blooming flowers, and lots and lots of pollen – achoo! If you find...

5 Tips To Manage Your Cholesterol Naturally

Understanding your cholesterol and how to manage it doesn’t have to be scary. Not all cholesterol is bad cholesterol. Your body needs a...

You CAN Keep Your Resolutions. Here’s How.

It’s that time of year again…the time when we make resolutions to do things differently this year. We’re going to travel more, eat...

Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than Just the “Winter Blues”

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it feels like all everyone is talking about is holiday cheer. Although winter brings...

Understanding the Risks of Type 2 Diabetes

It is estimated that a staggering 37.3 million people living in the United States have diabetes. This works out to about 1 in 10—and...

How Much Do You Know About Pharmacy?

Since 2004, October has been designated in the U.S. as American Pharmacists Month. During this month, we recognize pharmacies and the...