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Lead exposure can put your health at risk, but there are ways to avoid it | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Around 3.6 million families in the United States are at risk of exposure to lead, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here’s what you need to know. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems — especially in children. Read on for more information about lead exposure and
Biking for work or pleasure may produce heart health benefits | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Riding your bike regularly — whether it’s for the wind in your face or to get to work — may help keep your heart healthy, two new studies found. People in these studies who rode their bikes regularly for fun or to get to work had fewer heart attacks over a 20-year follow-up period
Diets higher in fish fats tied to reduced migraines | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Those who have frequent migraines will do just about anything to get some relief. Have you tried eating more fish? According to a new study, eating more fish fats and fewer vegetable oils may help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. The researchers behind this study suggested that omega-3 fatty acids
August is National Breastfeeding Month | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Aug. 1 through 7 is World Breastfeeding Week — the perfect time to learn a little more about breastfeeding. The week is meant to boost awareness of breastfeeding and the lifelong health benefits it can bring to babies and mothers. Breast milk has amazing qualities. It provides nourishment to your baby and
Many people with glaucoma do not know they have the condition | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Around half of the people who have glaucoma do not even know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Take the steps below to lower your risk of vision loss. What You Need to Know Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the eyes. This condition
Safe over-the-counter medication options to take during pregnancy | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life. However, because some medications are safe during pregnancy and others are not, it can also be a confusing time. But you can clear up the confusion. Although the over-the-counter medications listed below are generally safe to be taken during pregnancy, it’s extremely
Everything you need to know about hyperbaric oxygen therapy devices | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) You’ve probably seen hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in sci-fi movies, but did you know it’s a real-life medical treatment? It’s true — HBOT devices are real and used in some medical settings. Here’s what you need to know. What Is HBOT? HBOT is administered to patients who are inside a hyperbaric oxygen
Everything you need to know about going gluten-free | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a grocery store without a gluten-free section. But what does it all mean? While the gluten-free diet may be the latest food trend, going gluten-free isn’t a lifestyle choice for some. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, about 1 in 100 US adults has celiac
Everything you need to know about the keto diet | Carrick Pharmacy
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The keto diet is probably one of the most talked about diets. But what is the keto diet, exactly? What Is the Keto Diet? The keto diet is also known as the ketogenic diet. This diet calls for proteins and foods that are high in fat and very low in carbohydrates. It