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If you want to stop smoking, you can make small changes to your lifestyle that may help you resist the temptation to light up.

You know your heart needs lots of TLC. Your feet do, too. After all, they are the workhorses of your body, taking about 5,000 steps a day. That’s 2.5 miles! Not to mention that your feet have to bear the weight of your body every step of the way. In addition, we cram them into…

Jellyfish are a common sea creature found in every ocean. There are many species of jellyfish, all of them with tentacles. Some carry poisonous venom in their tentacles as a method of self-defence against predators. It’s this venom that makes a jellyfish sting so painful. Most types of jellyfish stings will cause some discomfort, but…

Are you taking good care of your nails? Here’s what you need to know to keep your fingernails in tiptop shape.

The year 2020 has the whole world reaching for alternative ideas to keep them in the best of health. Immune boosters include supplements such as echinacea, colloidal silver, green tea, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Antiviral supplements include elderberry, garlic, oleander, quercetin, and zinc. While most supplements are safe in all situations, some supplements…

Back-to-school is always a busy time of year as kids transition back to regular bedtime routines, homework and tests and new environments each fall. These adjustments can be stressful and combined with less sleep and the change of seasons can lead to weakened immunity and resistance to colds and viruses. Fortunately, there are a few…

When preparing for a hurricane, Kirk Pharmacy offers the following tips: Create a household plan for evacuating and finding a local shelter. Keep a written record of your current prescriptions and medication for your family or pet with you at all times in a plastic container to keep it safe from damage. This is especially…

Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, it is not as effective unless it’s applied correctly.

With the recent surge of mosquitos on the island, it’s important to have effective mosquito repellents on hand to keep these pesky critters at bay. Bugs such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies are carriers for diseases and a bite from them can make humans very ill.

Its hot out there! Here are a few tips and ideas on how to keep kids cool and protect them from extreme heat difficulties.

We’re all in this together Store Updates and Information We want to make sure you know what to expect when visiting our store in the coming weeks, as well as how we’re responding to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are taking extended measures to ensure the safety and wellness of our community, including adjusting…