We live in an amazing time. In today’s world, you can have almost anything delivered right to your front door. Pizza, flowers, shoes, a new outfit, a new phone, furniture, diapers, even your entire grocery list. Everything is becoming more and more convenient. What about your medications? Have you ever thought about having medicine delivered to your home from a mail order pharmacy? Continue reading “How to get started with a mail order pharmacy”
Does the cost of your medications cause you to question their value to your health? Prescription drug costs have increased rapidly in recent years. One way to reduce your costs is to ask your doctor if a generic drug is available for your condition.
Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Should you use generic meds?”
Retirement means you have new time to enjoy a favorite hobby, meet with friends and maybe get into a little trouble. For this car crew, meeting at the garage every week provides just that. When they aren’t enjoying a game of shuffleboard, they’re keeping their minds sharp by working on cars that just never seem to be finished. Throw in a few laughs and it’s how they keep their life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with DB’s Car Crew”
Caring for your child’s teeth can be challenging, especially if they’re not old enough to hold a toothbrush! Teeth brushing is probably already part of your morning and bedtime routine, but take time to review these healthy habits to make sure you’re not doing more harm than good. Continue reading “Brush up on your child’s dental health”
You’ve already heard about the benefits of dark chocolate – it’s loaded with antioxidants, it may play a small role in lowering your blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease – but what exactly makes chocolate dark? Continue reading “How to choose dark chocolate”
You’ve probably heard about this season’s flu outbreak, because it is more severe than in year’s past. In this week’s blog, Dr. Callahan, who recently joined the BCBSKS staff, shares more details about the flu vaccination and if a universal vaccine could replace annual flu shots. Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Can a universal flu vaccine end annual vaccination?”
If you’ve been battling the flu or a cold, you may have heard taking Echinacea can help alleviate your symptoms. What is this herbal remedy and does it really help? Second Opinion explains in this short video. Continue reading “{Video} Can Echinacea relieve my cold symptoms?”
When meeting with a dietitian for the first time, don’t panic! Many clients express a feeling they will have to drastically change what they are eating. This is not the case. In fact, many clients are surprised to find out how much they can continue to eat, but in moderation. Continue reading “What to expect when meeting with a dietitian for the first time”
