Healthy Living

The range of health problems that can be treated with nonprescription medications is large, and it continues to grow. There are thousands of various over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, which you can buy without a prescription.

There is no shortage of common misconceptions when it comes to treating or preventing the common cold. We’ve all heard plenty of old wives’ tales or maybe it was some new information you came across in a Facebook post, let’s set the record straight.

Managing medications can be difficult, especially for those who take multiple medications daily.  Studies show that 50% of people over the age of 65 take four or more chronic medications.  Poor understanding of medication regimens can lead to missed doses, duplicate therapy, adverse reactions, in

October is the National Council on Patient Information and Education’s (NCPIE) annual “Talk About Your Medicines” Month.

Believe it or not, the flu season is already upon us. Seasonal influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly-contagious respiratory infection with mild to severe symptoms, such as muscle aches, fever, chills, etc.

In the summer months, the weather can range from moderate and balmy to downright unbearable or life-threatening. 

Although the effects of the hot sun can be severe, these effects will be mitigated if appropriate measures are taken.

When most people think of strength training, they think of muscle-bound men grunting while lifting several hundred pounds at a time. 

While this does happen in some cases, strength training can help promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone. 

In many cases, a serious illness can seemingly come out of nowhere with little to no warning. 

Being aware of what to look for and noticing the warning signs early on could mean the difference between life and death.

Everybody loves beautiful sunny days this time of year. 

Days like these give us an opportunity to get outside and feel the warm sun on our skin. 

However, most people don’t realize how much harm the sun can do and what needs to be done to prevent such harm from occurring. 

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to get back into the swing of things when it comes to healthy outdoor activities.