Brought to you by Tina Hausner – PharmD Dehydration can happen any time of year but is especially common during the hot summer months when you lose water through sweat. It is important to drink 8 cups of water per day, and more if while exercising, working, or spend a lot of time outside. HereRead more
Brought to you by Ben Koble – PharmD Unused medications can pose a major risk for drug diversion, poisoning, or injury. Flushing medication down the toilet can contaminate our water supply and throwing medication in the garbage can contaminate ground water for generations. The best way to dispose of most types of old, unused, unwanted,Read more
UV rays are invisible radiation that passes through your skin and damages your cells. That damage can result in sunburns, suntans, skin spots, wrinkles, eye damage, and skin cancer. To protect yourself… Stay out of the sun when it is strongest (10am-2pm) Use sunscreen with a high SPF Wear protective clothing Wear wraparound sunglasses thatRead more
Brought to you by Andrew Altobelli – RPH During the day Exercise regularly. Even a 20 minute walk can help you relax Limit naps. If you must take a nap, try no more than 30 minutes Before bedtime Avoid alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, and nicotine in the evening Limit liquids before bedtime Turn off the televisionRead more
Brought to you by Tom Simpson – RPH Shingles is a painful rash that can lead to serious complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia (pain that lasts months to years after shingles), infections, and even blindness in rare cases. Up to 20% of people will get shingles in their lifetime. It is most common in peopleRead more
Brought to you by Tina Hausner – PharmD Vitamin D is essential for bone health and to prevent fractures and osteoporosis Vitamin D is found in fatty fish, beef liver, egg yolks, and some cheeses, among other sources It is also synthesized by your body when exposed to the UV rays in sunlight Many adultsRead more
Brought to you by Ben Koble – PharmD Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the deer tick (black-legged tick). Untreated, it can affect the joints, nervous system, and heart. There is currently no vaccine, so prevention is important: When going outdoors, wear light clothing with long sleeves and pants tucked into socks. AvoidRead more
