When medicine is a mess. Your mother sees doctors for several chronic conditions, and her latest checkup has you concerned. Her blood pressure is back on the rise, and not only that, her diabetes is no longer under control. When you check her kitchen/medicine cabinet, instead of the neat row of Rx vials you’ve come to expect, you find chaos: half-empty vials of outdated drugs, … [Read more...] about How to help aging parents manage medications (part 1 of 2)
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Partners in Pursuit of the Promise: Inside knowledge
Cancer affects women in all population groups. However, data reflective of trends in cancer incidence, diagnosis, mortality, and survival reveal that Black women bear a disproportionate burden. Research has shown that awareness, screening and follow-up of abnormal screening results are the best way for Black women to lower their risk of dying from cancer. Several health care … [Read more...] about Partners in Pursuit of the Promise: Inside knowledge
Mercy, mercy we: Managing stress in traumatic times
Are we living in 1964 or 2014? Yes, I am aware it is 2014, but with all that has taken place recently one must wonder. I mean c’mon, it seems like every week we have to hear of or deal with a tragedy that tops the one before. The news, community conversation, social media platforms, TV and radio all seem to spew the same message with no solutions. Violence and reports of it in … [Read more...] about Mercy, mercy we: Managing stress in traumatic times
Roundy’s pharmacies make flu shots quick, easy and convenient
As the CDC warns that peak flu season is approaching, Roundy’s stores – Pick ‘n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s – are conveniently making flu shots available at all pharmacies, with no appointment needed during all pharmacy operating hours. All Roundy’s pharmacists are certified immunizers and are available to administer the traditional flu vaccine and Fluzone HD for … [Read more...] about Roundy’s pharmacies make flu shots quick, easy and convenient
Five health self-checks every man should do (part 2)
A lot can happen between visits to the doctor—especially since more than half of men skip out on their annual physical examinations, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. So we continue our look at signs and self-checks every man should do. Check: your breasts (yes, men, you have them) If you see: One growing. It could mean: Sure, you call them pecs. … [Read more...] about Five health self-checks every man should do (part 2)
The Skin Cancer Foundation offers summer sun protection tips for the whole family
Summer is here, which means families will spend more time outdoors. During these months the sun's rays tend to be extremely strong, making proper sun protection essential. Exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays increases the risk of skin cancer, which can be dangerous and even deadly. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86 percent of melanomas … [Read more...] about The Skin Cancer Foundation offers summer sun protection tips for the whole family
The truth about wearing false lashes
By Tyomi Morgan Beauty trends come and go, and currently one of the most popular fads is wearing eyelash extensions. Whether individual lashes or strip lashes applied by a technician, full, bold lashes is a trend that doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. More women than ever in the African American community are choosing to add this beauty service to weekly cosmetic … [Read more...] about The truth about wearing false lashes
Want to burn calories and reduce risk of heart disease? Stand up!
We spend most of our day sitting. We sit during the train, bus or car ride to work. We spend most of the day at work sitting at a desk. We then sit on the train, bus or car ride home. Once we get home, we do more sitting. Excessive sitting has been associated with: • Increase risk of heart disease, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine • Back pain due to … [Read more...] about Want to burn calories and reduce risk of heart disease? Stand up!
Early sign of kidney disease often ignored, study says Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urine
Too much protein in your urine -- an early sign of kidney disease and a risk factor for heart disease -- often goes undetected and untreated, a new study finds. Researchers also found that many people with this problem, called proteinuria, reported taking common over-the-counter pain medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can harm kidney … [Read more...] about Early sign of kidney disease often ignored, study says Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urine
Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 1)
With health delivery in such chaos and uncertainty, we at Carter Drug Store suggest arming yourselves with the latest up-to- date information, which hopefully will prevent minor problems from escalating into major problems. You and your loved ones deserve the best treatment possible to survive in these difficult times. Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article on … [Read more...] about Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 1)