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Get inspired to live a healthy lifestyle and improve your overall wellbeing with health resources and articles on the Virginia Premier blog.
Being Faithful to Your Medications
Medication adherence refers to whether or not patients are taking and continue to take their medications as prescribed. Not following the drug schedule from your doctor may lead to additional office and emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
The Amazing Benefits of Nuts
Talk with your doctor about the benefits of adding nuts to your diet and substituting them for some of the less healthy foods.
Managing Diabetic Emergencies
As with low blood sugar, episodes of high blood sugar can be very dangerous for people with diabetes. They can cause long-term health problems that cannot be reversed.
National Prescription Take Back Day
Twice a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At selected locations, unwanted, unused or expired medications will be safely and anonymously collected.
Pregnancy and High-Blood Pressure
High-blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause serious health problems for pregnant women. If left untreated, it can lead to serious illnesses.
Making Caregivers a Priority
It’s important for caregivers to remember to make their own health and well-being a priority. Learn a few tips how you can do it.
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