No Pressure…. But Let’s Lower your Blood Pressure!

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, your heart is working overtime. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure not only raises the risk of heart disease. It also increases risks to your arteries, brain, kidneys, and eyes.1 Blood pressure...

Meeting Medication Challenges as You Age

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 75 percent of people older than 65 have more than one chronic health problem. So, at this stage of life, it’s common to take many different drugs.1 The problem is it can be hard to keep track of more than one drug. And...

The Flu Vaccine – An Insurance Policy for the Whole Family

No, it’s not foolproof. But an annual flu vaccine is a great way to insure against the flu. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. It’s designed to protect against the three or four flu viruses most likely to cause illness during...

Q & As: Medication Safety in Children

Curiosity kills more than the cat…. Did you know that medications are the top cause of poisoning in kids?1 Together, we can help change that! To get started, here are a few answers to some questions parents commonly ask about medication safety for kids. Where should I...

The Link Between Oral and Overall Health

Here’s a great sound bite for you: The health of your mouth may mirror your overall health. What’s the link? For one, good dental care helps prevent a buildup of bacteria and inflammation from gum disease. And that may help protect other parts of your body.1...