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Dec 14 min read

Why Do I Feel Depressed in the Winter?

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that is related to the change of seasons and lack of sunlight during the winter months.

Nov 14 min read

Skin Health: Tips to Healthy Skin

The outside of your body is just as important as the inside, with your skin being the first line of defense against the world.

Oct 14 min read

Hearing Loss: Your Guide to Stop Saying “Huh?”

Hearing loss affects more than just the ability to communicate, it can influence your social life, cognition, energy levels, and mobility.

Sep 14 min read

4 Tips for Healthy Aging

Older adults need to pay closer attention to their health to help them live a happy, healthy, independent life.

Aug 17 min read

The ABCs of Vitamins & Minerals

We hear that getting enough vitamins and minerals is critical to our health, but we don't always get the full details on what we need and...

Jul 15 min read

Hepatitis – How to Reduce Your Risk

Viral Hepatitis is a condition that affects an estimated 354 million people globally,6 but hepatitis itself is a general term referring...

Jun 45 min read

Summer Heat Safety

Pool days, grill-outs, boating, vacations – summer is finally here! The summer months come with fun outdoor activities, but precautions...

May 16 min read

What is gut health and why is it important?

What is the gut? You often hear how the health of your gut affects your body, skin, and mental health, among many other things. But what...

Apr 14 min read

Health Information Safety: Keeping Your Personal Health Information Safe and Secure

As a patient at our pharmacy, your health is our priority. Another priority of ours? The privacy and security of our patients’ health...

Mar 44 min read

Drugs and Alcohol: A Bad Combination

It’s been a long day, you’re ready to go home and have some drinks to unwind when you remember you’re taking an antibiotic. The bottle...

Feb 14 min read

Give Your Heart Some Love

February is American Heart Month and a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the...

Jan 14 min read

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...

Dec 1, 20234 min read

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 of...

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Antibiotics: The Importance of Compliance & Antimicrobial Resistance

Antibiotics are an essential part of treatment for many infections and can save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause...

Oct 1, 20234 min read

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...

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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...

Aug 1, 20233 min read

Myths About Medications

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

Jul 1, 20235 min read

Top 7 Chronic Diseases in America

It is likely that you or someone you know has suffered from some type of chronic disease. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, or...

May 31, 20234 min read

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...

Apr 30, 20232 min read

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,...