CVS/pharmacy Joins Forces with The 50 Million Pound Challenge to Help Americans Get Their Diabetes in Control
Nearly 24 million Americans — about one out of every 10 adults over the age of 20 — have diabetes¹. For those with the disease, keeping it in control is a lifelong challenge that requires the support of a knowledgeable healthcare team to advise on proper care, medication management, and the importance of healthy diet [...]
Fall Safety Tips
March 31, 2010 by admin
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March is brain injury awareness month. In this week’s feature, we talked about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and learned that falls are the leading cause of TBIs in seniors. While today is the last day of the month, it’s never too late to implement these tips to reduce your risk of falls at home. [...]
Get Moving
March 17, 2010 by admin
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No matter your age, incorporating some form of exercise into your day is always a good thing. The benefits of exercise include helping to prevent obesity, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. The CDC recommends that adults between the ages of 50-64 get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week; or 75 minutes a [...]
The benefits of Tai Chi
Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise including; aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching. This week, we’ll be discussing the benefits of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts that has been practiced in China for centuries. Its benefits and forms have spread throughout the world. Tai Chi [...]
