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Iron in our bodies
What does the human body do with iron (Fe*), which is by mass the most common element on Earth? Our bodies use iron in transporting oxygen by blood and in...
Neuroscientific tips for learning
Learning strategies based on what science knows about the brain* The nervous system has been studied since ancient Egypt, and it has only been since the 1900's that neuroscience became...
Am I losing too much hair?
How does hair grow? Should we be concerned about how much hair we're losing in the shower or when we run a brush or a comb through our hair? Let's...
Back to Basics: Stretching
January 2023 "What day was it that I could no longer touch my toes?" The quick answer is that it happens gradually. We intuitively know that stretching could prevent this...
It’s freezing!
In these times of sub-zero temperatures (in both Fahrenheit and Celsius!) in Arkansas, we thought it might be fun to look at why we're not able to freeze ourselves and...
What is the ONE thing you can do to improve your health?
The quick answer is ... start now. Whatever healthy change you choose to start with, what will make the most difference is to just start! Each person's situation is different,...
Workout Fuel
Several of us at The Pharmacy at Wellington are training to participate in the various distances of the Little Rock Marathon in March 2023. We thought it might be useful...
What do people ask us pharmacists?
What was that again? Have you ever walked out of a pharmacy understanding how to take your medications and then the next day only vaguely remember the details? Or...
New vaccine against COVID-19
**UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 22, 2022** The Novavax vaccine has been approved for individuals 12+. Appointments available -- click on the vial above. Please note that the information on this...