Does your pharmacist know your name or sponsor your child’s Little League team? Has your pharmacy ever stayed open late because you needed to fill a prescription but were stuck in traffic? Has your pharmacist worked with your doctor to find a medication that was more affordable under your health plan or had fewer side effects? If you answered yes, you have likely chosen a locally owned, independent pharmacy. Why? Because independent pharmacies are known for dispensing far more than medications.   Read More >

There is a strong link between eating a plant-based diet and lower cholesterol, a type of fat in your blood. In 2017, researchers reviewed nearly 50 dietary studies. They found that eating plant-based foods could significantly lower total cholesterol. Excluding meat, poultry, fish, and egg and dairy products, vegan diets were the most effective.  Read More >

When you pick up your prescriptions from your local pharmacy, do you ask if you should be taking supplements as well? Whether due to poor eating habits, medications, or illnesses, your body has ways to let you know that it is not getting what it needs.  Read More >

It seems that everyone has a fitness tracker these days, doesn’t it? Whether your goal is as simple as drinking more water or as difficult as trying to quit smoking, keeping track can help you achieve your health goals.^1,2 You know what you want, now create your personal roadmap to get there. Creating and maintaining a “health scorecard” can help you get started on your journey to improved health – and give you the push you need when the going gets tough.  Read More >