Rx Advice

Back-to-School Health

You have the new backpack and the new blue jeans. But, is your child’s health prepared for the new school year?

Blood Pressure Basics

Blood pressure is the force exerted on the arteries as blood passes through them. It is determined by how much resistance there is in the arteries and is not a measure of how “strong” the heart muscle is.

Calcium & Osteoporosis

Calcium is essential in maintaining total body health, including strong bones and teeth. Most Americans think they are getting enough calcium — but the fact is they are calcium deficient.

Diabetes

Approximately 20.8 million Americans have diabetes, and roughly an additional 41 million have pre-diabetes.

Maintain a Healthy Heart

Statistics show that heart disease is America’s leading health problem and the leading cause of death. At the Medicine Shoppe pharmacy, we are committed to helping you keep your heart healthy.

Living with Osteoarthritis

Nearly 21 million people in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis, a preventable and treatable condition.

Reducing the Risk Of Poisoning

Childhood poisoning is a tragedy that is almost always avoidable. The simplest way to avoid accidental poisoning is to poison-proof your home.

Travel Season

If you are a “seasonal senior” who calls two places home or a frequent traveler, don’t let your prescription needs halt your plans. Your Medicine Shoppe pharmacist offers these suggestions on preparing for a trip from a health-care perspective:

Vitamins and Nutrition

Vitamins are an important part of your diet because they aid the body’s metabolism, growth, development and regulation of cell function. Though it is possible to get your recommended level of vitamins from eating a balanced diet, many people do not have the proper eating habits, and vitamin supplements may be needed.