Summer is the season to get outside and enjoy that sun. But let’s make sure you protect your skin from damaging UV rays because skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. The Prescription Shop has put together tips to help you and your whole family stay safe and have fun! Dress Up for the Sun. For the best protection, dress sun savvy. You can wear sun-protective clothing with a wide-brimmed hat to protect more skin. Read on →

If you or a loved one has diabetes, it’s important to know that both extreme heat and cold can impact blood sugar and diabetes management. The Prescription Shop has plenty of tips to help make sure you stay healthy all summer long! How can heat raise your blood sugar? It’s all about the stress. Any stress to the body–including extreme heat–can release hormones that raise blood sugar. That means it’s especially important to remain vigilant in diabetes management on those extra hot days. Read on →

>It is a wise father that knows his own child. ~William Shakespeare June will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to start thinking about Father’s Day. To thank your dad for everything he’s done for you, give him a gift from the heart–one that will also help Dad enjoy better health. The Prescription Shop has plenty of gift ideas perfect for the holiday, so you’re sure to find something just right for your dad. Read on →

Who’s looking forward to school being out for summer? With Spring break behind us, the end of the school year is swiftly approaching. We all want our kids to have a fun-filled summer vacation, but the one thing that can put a damper on all that excitement is getting sick. And let’s face it–some kids seem to pick up every bug that goes around. So how can our kids keep up with all the summer fun, but stay healthy? Read on →

Mother’s Day is coming up–have you decided how to treat your mom? The options may be endless, but this year, why not give mom a gift in good health? The Prescription Shop has pulled together some ideas to get you brainstorming. Make brunch a healthy affair! Mother’s Day brunches are very popular, but that doesn’t mean you have to go with the traditionally sugar-laden fare. In fact, brunch is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy healthy ingredients prepared in new ways. Read on →

The Prescription Shop is committed to helping our community learn about a wide variety of health issues which may impact you and your loved ones. Because April is recognized as National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we’d like to shed some light on this condition which affects more than 10 million people globally. Parkinson’s disease is a five stage condition of the nervous system which impacts each person a bit differently. Read on →

Now that we’ve hit March, how are your New Year’s Resolutions going? This is a nice time to renew your health goals as well as your commitment to healthy eating because March is National Nutrition Month. The Prescription Shop would like to offer some helpful eating hacks that practically anyone can do–even with a busy schedule! Prioritize Plants. Here’s a simple tip the experts swear by–simply focus on filling your plate with more veggies and fruits at each meal. Read on →

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure? March is National Kidney Disease Month, and The Prescription Shop is here to help raise awareness in our community about the connection between diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here’s what you should know about the link between these two diseases. How does diabetes affect the kidneys? All types of diabetes can damage the filters of your kidneys and eventually lead to CKD. Read on →

It’s not just the cold and flu season going on right now. We’re also in the midst of the stomach flu season. Also called a stomach bug or viral gastroenteritis, the stomach flu is an infection of the intestines; and is not to be confused with influenza, which is a respiratory infection. The stomach flu is most miserable, causing diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Because children commonly pick up the bug with their young immune systems, parents should be especially prepared to halt the spread of infection. Read on →

Since 1964, February has been designated as American Heart Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death across the globe. The Prescription Shop has gathered some facts for you to review this month, along with some tips to help you love your heart this February. Quick Facts About Cardiovascular Disease: As of 2014, nearly 221 people per every 100,000 die from cardiovascular disease. Read on →