MedicAlert Month

Daryl Kress

May is MedicAlert Month, a time to emphasize the importance of medical identification tools for individuals with specific health conditions. A MedicAlert ID can save lives in emergency situations by providing crucial medical information to first responders.    Who Needs a MedicAlert ID? A MedicAlert ID is a valuable tool for anyone with a medical […]

Infertility

PCC AFL Hero 2021 P19 Troy Clark

Infertility can be a challenging and emotional journey for couples who are trying to conceive. According to statistics, 1 in 6 couples may face difficulties when trying to conceive, which can lead to physical, emotional, and psychological stress.   Infertility can be defined as the inability to conceive after trying for at least a year. […]

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Karim Atta

Ticks are small, parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. While not all tick bites result in illness, some species of ticks can transmit serious diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tick-borne encephalitis.   As the weather warms up, it’s important to take steps to prevent tick […]

Seasonal Allergies

Roses Stewart

Not at your best until summer arrives? Does springtime tend to bring on a runny nose, or a cough? Seasonal allergies can worsen over time and with repetitive exposure to the trigger. Allergies can be short, lasting only a week or extend for the entire season. Allergy symptoms include itchy or stuffy nose, irritated eyes, […]

Pharmacy Appreciation Month

Pharmacist appreciation month

Every year in March, Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM) is a time where we acknowledge and celebrate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and the entire pharmacy team. Pharmacy teams are recognized and appreciated for their endless contributions to positively impact their community’s health and improving patient’s lives. Although pharmacy practice is focused heavily on medication management, counseling, and […]

Dry Skin

Patricia Lambie

Why treat dry skin? Healthy, hydrated skin will prevent skin damage and infections. Cuts and scratches heal faster, reduce blemishes, and decrease severity or flare ups of other skin conditions like acne and eczema. There are benefits beyond just the appearance of strong and supple skin.   Dry skin worsens with time. Starting off with […]

Heart Health

Aditi Patel

Demands on your heart may be greater in winter, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.  In cold weather, blood vessels will constrict so that blood to your brain and major organs is ensured, but it is harder work for your heart. Winter living takes a physical toll, walking through snow drifts, wearing heavy […]

Exercise

Joseph Dirk

Exercise tends to drop with outdoor temperature. Putting on extra weight and feeling down? Staying fit during the winter season can’t be just outdoors. So what are the best indoor exercises?   For all ages and lifestyles, it takes regular effort to maintain fitness. Aim for staying limber, building strength and stamina. Maintaining moderate exercise […]

Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season

Daryl Kress

Feeling the pinch of holiday time? Think back to your previous holiday season, did you feel rushed? Disappointed? Worn down? Sick? Regret? Have you ever thought about health choices that could make this year the best year ever? Make steps to enjoy your holiday this year, with just a few easy tips.   Schedule time […]

Safe Travel Preparations

Kevin Melnyk

We travel for many reasons. Spending time with family and friends, or just giving yourself a break is important and often needed. Whether your travels are for enjoyment, work or duty; missing items can be distressing, and may abruptly prevent you from traveling.   Limitations on what you can bring can add to the anxiety […]

Probiotics – Prevent Gut Imbalance

Denise Doucette Rexton PharmaChoice Rexton NB

Gut health is of great interest and recent study. Why? Poor gut health has been shown to increase inflammation and if chronic, may affect the central nervous system (CNS). Studies are now looking at prolonged inflammation and CNS conditions such as Alzheimer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and depression and the links with inflammation due to poor […]

High Blood Pressure

Rob Heaton

Blood brings nutrition and air to all the cells in our bodies. No wonder it is the most important measure of our health. Going to your doctor always starts with a blood pressure check. Other measures include what is carried with your blood. Nutrients, sugar, oxygen, repair and germ fighting cells – imagine how much […]