(Carrick Pharmacy News) There are some things about our health that we can’t control, but if you take control of your diet, you can control more health factors than you might think — including your cholesterol. High cholesterol is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, but by eating the healthy foods listed below, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But what do your blood pressure numbers actually mean? Blood pressure is a key indicator of how the heart and other body systems are functioning. Measuring blood pressure properly and regularly is vital to staying healthy. There are many devices to measure …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a drug to treat adults who have heart failure. Jardiance (empagliflozin) received approval as a glucose control medication in adults with type 2 diabetes back in 2014. The FDA also approved it to prevent death in patients who had both …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) By now, most people know that vegetable oils often contain healthy fats, but which ones are best? That’s the topic we explore in this article. Read on to learn more. Fats to Avoid Let’s begin with fats you generally want to limit in your diet. First, we have saturated fats. According to …
