(Carrick Pharmacy News) The pandemic is more than two years old, and it’s still going strong. Here’s what you need to know. After sharp declines in total cases in recent months, COVID-19 case rates in the United States have started trending up again. These new infections are being driven largely by two highly infectious subvariants of …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Eating mindfully is key if you’re trying to improve your diet or maintain a healthy weight. But mindless snacking can sink a healthy diet fast. That’s because mindless snacking can lead to consuming too many calories and too much salt, sugar or both. The good news is that you can avoid mindless …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Federal officials are warning online companies accused of selling prescription drugs like Adderall. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently sent warning letters to two websites they accused of selling Schedule II stimulants illegally. According to the FDA and DEA, the two websites in question illegally …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Diet plays a huge role in health, and that can include your mental health. It’s true — some foods may actually boost your mood and, in turn, improve your mental and emotional health. In this post, we take a look at some of the foods that may improve your mood. 1. Nuts …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Have you been told you snore like a tractor? It could be more than just snoring. You might have sleep apnea. Read on for more information about this condition. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing unknowingly while sleeping. Often, you can go up …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The bathroom cabinet may be convenient, but there are better, safer places to store your medications. When you get your prescription, the first step when you get home should be to store it properly. Medications are expensive, and you want to store them in a way that ensures they do not go …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a once-weekly patch for Alzheimer’s disease. This patch is found under the brand name Adlarity with the active ingredient donepezil. Donepezil is the active ingredient of Aricept, which has been on the market to treat Alzheimer’s for about 26 years. However, Aricept is …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) What you put into your body has an effect on what happens inside your body, and that includes your blood pressure. High blood pressure has been linked to all kinds of cardiovascular health problems, such as a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Countless people around the world struggle to maintain …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Eating a small amount of olive oil every day may help you live longer, a new study suggests. That’s because study participants who consumed a small daily amount of olive oil lived longer on average than those who didn’t have much olive oil in their diets. And while this study only showed …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Certain people may now get a second COVID-19 booster shot. That’s thanks to a recent authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This authorization applies only to older people and those with compromised immune systems — two groups thought to face a higher risk of severe illness and death from …
