Month: December 2022

Running Low: Supplies for ‘Tripledemic’ Medications Scarce

Picture this: it’s like a stormy night and you’re running out of candles just as the power goes out. That’s how health systems and pharmacies are feeling as they scramble to find enough antibiotics, antivirals, and pediatric cold and flu drugs. With the worst flu season in more than a decade, coupled with rising COVID-19 […]

Published on December 19, 2022

Protecting Your Heart During the Holiday Hustle

Just like a jolly Santa trying to navigate a chimney, heart attack rates climb as we approach the end of December! The holiday season may bring joy and excitement, but it also brings along some hidden risks for our cardiovascular health. Just like all the presents piling up under the Christmas tree, stress, chilly weather, […]

Published on December 19, 2022

Vitamin D Deficiency Speeds Up Aging Muscle Loss!

Just like a plant needs sunlight to thrive and grow, our muscles need vitamin D to stay strong and healthy. A study conducted in Brazil and the United Kingdom revealed that older individuals with low levels of vitamin D had a whopping 70% increase in the rate of muscle strength decline as they aged. It’s […]

Published on December 19, 2022