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Take it from a pharmacist who knows!
Seven things you should always ask your local pharmacy 1. Are there any lower-cost alternatives to this prescription? Your pharmacist and doctor can always help you come up with the most affordable option for the medications you need.
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Life after coming off the reel of trauma
Beau Wilt shares his story of survival and healing after a near-fatal accident IF YOU’RE LUCKY, you’ll only ever hear the term “severe trauma” on the news or on a hospital television show. However, for people who have suffered the effects of a serious accident, major collision or other near-lethal mishap, “lucky” means they have…
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Men’s health through the generations
From grandfather to grandson, turning healthy choices into habits IT’S A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AGE we live in, as study after study shows the short and long-term benefits of eating healthy, exercising, and seeing your doctor regularly. While health and wellness statistics — such as rates of diseases and lifespan — are improving and reflecting the country’s…
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Word of Mouth: Life impacts of dental implants
THE RESULTS are in: seniors who lead an active lifestyle are healthier, live longer, and have a better quality of life than seniors who don’t. A winning smile is a first step for any senior in creating confidence, but not all seniors are confident in their smiles. Missing teeth or loose dentures may cause some…
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Senior Health: Exercise to ease arthritis pain
MORE THAN 50 MILLION adults suffer from arthritis, and there are 100 different types and related conditions. Arthritis is not actually a single disease; rather, it refers to joint pain and joint disease. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, and these symptoms may come and go or become progressively worse over…
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Editor’s Dose: This is diabetes
NOVEMBER is American Diabetes Month. It’s a time when the American Diabetes Association (ADA) works to turn the nation’s attention to a disease that affects tens of millions of people — and their families.
