Our kidneys are one of the most vital organs required for maintaining our body’s health and wellness. Everyone knows they have kidneys, but few people know what they do. Well, March is National Kidney Month, so there’s no better time to learn about how your kidneys help you!
Both pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants play a vital role in pharmacy. Each profession’s scope of practice is essential for the pharmacy’s operation and success. Both occupations go hand in hand, and work is divided between each member of the pharmacy depending on the scope.
June is thyroid month here in Canada. The thyroid plays a significant role in your overall health and wellness. But how much do you know about this vital organ?
Vaccines save millions of lives every year. Chances are good you’ve gotten a vaccine sometime in your life. Maybe it was the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine back when you were a child. Or maybe it was the flu shot during last year’s flu season.
But do you know how vaccines work?
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, or type 2 diabetes, is one of the more common forms of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, a problem with insulin prevents a body’s cells from using sugar (glucose) in food.
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disorder that prevents one’s body from getting energy from food. Most cases of type 1 diabetes start in children 12 to 13 years old.
February is Heart Month. Heart disease affects more than 2.4 million Canadian adults and is the second most common cause of death in Canada. And heart disease often begins with high blood pressure.
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