Various factors can trigger acute asthma symptoms (asthma attack) or aggravate the disease. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, it is important to identify what triggers the symptoms and to take measures to avoid them whenever possible. Read more.
If you’ve had chickenpox, you could be among the 130,000 Canadians who contract shingles, also known as herpes zoster, every year. The virus that causes chickenpox stays in your body and can reactivate at any time during your life. The risk of the virus reactivating increases with factors including age, especially being older than 60, …
After the age of 50 years old, 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 8 men will get osteoporosis, also known as “brittle bone disease.” Learn how to take care of your bones and prevent falls now so that you can avoid osteoporosis fractures in the future. Read more.
Many things can cause low back pain: a pulled muscle, muscle spasms, a pinched nerve, a “slipped” (herniated) disk, osteoarthritis, etc. Sometimes, the exact cause of the pain is not known. When left untreated, it can become chronic and can have a significant impact on quality of life. That is why it is important to …
Asthmatics benefit from doing sports too. With proper treatment, you can control your asthma and partake in almost any sport. Learn more here.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has a new and improved app! The new Diem Premium Care app allows you to access your prescriptions from any device, see how many refills you have left on existing prescriptions, manage your whole family’s health needs, and order refills in a simple & timely manner. Check it out today!
Questions about what compression stockings are and how they can help you? Come by your Spruce Grove Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy and find out!
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