(Carrick Pharmacy News) As you start to be able to see your breath in the outside air, you may also start to see some dryness and cracking on your skin. Here’s what you can do about wintertime skin dryness. Skin dryness is a common ailment in the colder months, causing uncomfortable redness and itching. But …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Migraines aren’t just a painful problem — they’re a huge problem. These severe headaches are among the top three causes of disability around the world. They affect an estimated 12 percent of Americans. In addition to the often debilitating pain, migraines lead to countless hours of lost productivity and increased health care …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Shingles is not just seen in the older population. Young adults can develop this condition, too. Here’s what you need to know. Shingles is a painful rash on the skin caused by the varicella-zoster virus. A shingles rash typically appears as a single stripe of blisters wrapped around either the left or …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Snow, hot cocoa and good cheer come with wintertime, but so does a wide range of potential health and safety issues. It’s time to make sure your family knows how to stay safe and healthy this winter. Follow these steps to keep yourself and your family safe this winter. Dress Warmly Cold …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) In all the chaos surrounding COVID-19, the flu may be easy to forget — until you start feeling sick. Here’s what you should do if you get the flu. Of course, the best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine. But if you’re past that point and already …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) How loud is too loud? It’s important to know when noise can threaten your hearing. Read on to learn more about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can affect almost anyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 40 million adults in the United States have NIHL. And many …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There’s a shortage of a life-saving type 2 diabetes drug. And a TikTok trend may be to blame. Some high-profile celebrity TikTok users have spilled the beans: They use Ozempic (semaglutide) to lose weight. And that realization led to a huge amount of interest in getting the drug without a prescription. The …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) It’s winter and, just like clockwork, you’re back sniffling again. But before you write off that stuffy nose as just another cold, you may want to consider that the culprit could actually be winter allergies. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to tame your bothersome allergies. What Are Winter Allergies? Winter …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The coming of a new year is a great time to look forward. But it’s also a great time to look inward. Looking inward and assessing your goals, feelings and thoughts is called self-reflection. It’s a practice that can be beneficial for both your life and health. Here’s how. Why Self-Reflection Matters …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Eating a healthy diet is a challenge any time of the year, but around the holidays, it gets even harder. But with a few helpful tips, you can have a healthy holiday without breaking the bank. The problem with eating healthy food around the holidays isn’t just a matter of willpower. That …
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