Summer is finally here. Winter extended its stay into late April and getting outside for a walk this spring was not as inviting as usual. Making the effort to do more activities outside can have significant and lasting benefits. Don’t let the summer heat reduce your desire to go outside for exercise.
Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Get outside to enjoy staying healthy”
You’ve made it grad! Your hard work has paid off and you’re ready to start your first job “in the real world.” It’s an exciting time in your life, so don’t let the fact that you have to start adulting bring you down. We’ve got you covered. Below is a quick overview of some things you’ll want to consider as you start this next chapter of life. Continue reading “How to transition from college to the real world”
It’s National Walk @ Lunch Day® and you can’t have a good walk without a good pair of sneakers! We invited students from Chase Middle School to tell us how they would design a sneaker with superpowers. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Chase Middle School students design superpower sneakers”
As a pharmacist, I always understood the importance of proper drug disposal, but it wasn’t until I watched my 2-year-old craft a staircase out of a shoebox, a club-sized package of paper towels and a box of cereal in his determination to retrieve an out-of-reach cookie that I witnessed its importance. What if he climbed high enough to get into the medicine cabinet? So many others have realized this, too. One of the most frequent questions I was asked in my career as a retail pharmacist was “How do you get rid of old medications?” Continue reading “Learn ways to dispose of medications safely”
When you’re ready to take your running game to the next level, participating in a 5K is a great way to ease into racing competitions. If you’ve never participated in one, here are some helpful tips to leave you feeling prepared. Continue reading “Tips for running a 5K for the first time”
It’s no joke, having a good chuckle can positively impact your health! Not only will it put you in a better mood, but it can actually cause physical changes in your body. To get your giggle going, we invited our friends from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka to share their favorite jokes with us. Continue reading “{Video} Laugh for your health with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka”
The dinner table can be a battleground. As a parent, you work hard to make sure your kids keep a balanced diet, but often times, vegetables go untouched and end up in the trash. Instead of serving vegetables on their own, consider hiding them in a delicious recipe! Your kids aren’t likely to know the difference. Continue reading “Fool your kids with these actually healthy dishes”
Bacterial and viral infections often result in upper respiratory illnesses, but the symptoms and how you treat them are different. Dr. Roger M. Oskvig explains five different types of upper respiratory illnesses and what you need to do to overcome them. Continue reading “{Video} How to treat upper respiratory illnesses”
