Beat the Heat: Some Tips about Heat Exhaustion
Summer brings hot temperatures that can cause trouble for anyone outside for long periods of time. Heat exhaustion is a common illness that many experience each summer. There are two types of heat exhaustion. – The first, called water depletion, is a case of severe dehydration. Symptoms include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of […]
July – Sun Safety Month
With summer in full swing, be sure you protect yourself, and everyone you know. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. There is more you can do than just applying sunscreen. Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade or bring an […]
What is a Headache?
Headache Awareness Month is almost over. For our final post of the month, let’s take a look at what headaches actually are and how they occur. Headaches result from signals between the brain, blood vessels, and nerves. Some headache sufferers believe their pain comes from the brain, but it actually comes from the nerves in […]
Types of Headaches
June is headache awareness month, so here are helpful facts about some of the different types of headaches. Cluster headaches. These headaches happen repeatedly over a period of time, called the “cluster period.” Typically, people who experience this type will have pain at the same time each year, such as in spring or fall. The […]
Health Tips for Men
Wednesday, June 10th begins National Men’s Health Week 2015. In honor of this special week, the Center for Disease Control has created a list of basic tips for men to stay healthy. To celebrate Men’s Health Week, try some of these helpful hints for feeling well! Keep a regular sleep schedule. Many people do not […]
Help for Headaches
The best way to treat chronic headaches and migraines is to know about why they happen and what to do when your head hurts. In honor of June, which is Headache Awareness Month, here are some tips on managing headaches. See a doctor or emergency department immediately if… You have the worst headache or migraine […]
Josef’s Pharmacy Launches Newly Designed Website for Our Raleigh Pharmacy
Our team is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website for our Raleigh Pharmacy. Our new site was built by TheeDesign Studio, a full service web design and internet marketing company in Raleigh, North Carolina. The new website is built on WordPress, a very user-friendly content management system. It allows our team […]
