(Carrick Pharmacy News) Cold and flu season has arrived, but that doesn’t have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies. When it comes to colds, prevention is key. But once you have a cold, the best remedy is plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Read on …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) When the temperature and the time change, a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sets in for many people. But you don’t have to wait for the summer to stop feeling SAD. Read on to learn more about SAD and what you can do about it. What Is SAD? Seasonal …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures. The new report, from the World Health Organization (WHO), looked at the effects of tobacco exposure in unborn babies and young children. In both cases, secondhand smoke appears to cause …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again. The FDA is warning parents not to make homemade infant formula or feed it to their infants. Why? Because homemade formula may fall short of nutrition guidelines for infants. And nutrient …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) If you feel your arthritis symptoms getting worse when winter comes, you are not alone. But what causes this issue? Colder weather may worsen arthritis pain for a variety of reasons. We discuss those reasons and what you can do about them below. Why does cold weather cause more pain or stiffness? …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health for American Heart Month this February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting hypertension (high …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Feeling stressed out? You might want to take a look at your diet. That’s because a new study has linked eating fruits and vegetables to lower perceived stress in adults. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stress has increased over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, many persistent pre-pandemic stressors …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Most people probably wouldn’t stop drinking coffee if they found out it was bad for them, but the good news is that lots of research has found that coffee is, in fact, good for you. Multiple studies in recent years have found evidence that coffee may reduce your risk of a long …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Want to live longer? Taking more steps could help. That’s the key finding of a new study of the physical activity levels of older women in the US. Regardless of whether they took steps in short bursts or long walks, women who took more steps each day lived longer on average than …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) You might have heard some old wives’ tales about medications over the years. Did the myths you have heard make our list? 1) Myth: Natural medications are safer than prescriptions Natural supplements may seem like a safer alternative to prescription medications, but there are a few things to consider. First, these supplements …
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