The 4 Types of Diabetes
Monitoring your blood pressure regularly is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed until it’s too late, but regular monitoring helps you stay on top of any changes and take action when needed. Understanding The Different Types of Diabetes Blood […]
Time to Get Real about Kale: Health Benefits and Easy Recipe
Kale is not only one of the healthiest greens, it can also be one of the easiest to prepare. Extremely high content of leafy greens antioxidants which can boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and potentially slow down the development of certain diseases. High in nutrients such as antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and many […]
The Power and Pitfalls of Close Friendships
Life is actually a “team sport” new research finds. Study participants took the survey three times over eight years and those with the good friends were 24% less likely to die during that time. Having good friends was also associated with a whole lot of positive health behaviors and benefits, like a 9% increase in […]
Pulmonary Disease
As a child with moderate to severe asthma, I know firsthand how scary it is when you cannot breathe. Multiple times I remember waking up in the middle of the night, unable to breathe, frantically looking for my inhaler. Being unable to breathe, or breathe well enough, is one of the scariest things a patient […]
Simple Exercise Routines for Heart Health
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve heart health and lower your blood pressure. Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. In this post, we’ll outline simple exercise routines that can make a big impact on your cardiovascular health. Why Exercise is Crucial for Heart […]
Daily Multivitamins Improve Memory and Cognition
It seems almost every day there is a new article talking about the increasing rates of memory or cognitive decline. Yet rarely do those articles offer suggestions or recommendations for how to prevent or reduce the risk of developing those issues. At Your Personal Pharmacy, we firmly believe diet, exercise, and everything else that goes […]
Cardiovascular Disease
Staying Ahead of Cardiovascular Disease As of 2023, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With approximately 805,000 heart attacks and 795,000 strokes occurring every year. Cardiovascular disease education, management, and prevention must be included in every patient’s treatment plan. Yet on an almost daily basis, when we ask new […]
Cardiovascular Disease | The Silent Risk Behind Every Major Health Issue
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, and its impact extends far beyond heart attacks and strokes. CVD increases your risk for many other major health problems, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and kidney disease. How Cardiovascular Disease Affects Your Body Cardiovascular disease affects the blood vessels and heart, limiting blood flow and depriving […]
Diabetes
Diabetes has grown to become an epidemic in the United States with approximately 37,000,000 Americans being diabetic and another 96,000,000 being prediabetic. Simply put diabetes prevention, treatment ,and management is one of the greatest challenges faced by Americans. Yet based on studies as many as 1 in 5 diabetics and 8 in 10 prediabetics do […]
Why Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring Can Save Your Life
Monitoring your blood pressure regularly is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed until it’s too late, but regular monitoring helps you stay on top of any changes and take action when needed. Why Blood Pressure Monitoring is Essential Blood […]
