Boards Of Pharmacy in the US

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® The profession of pharmacy in each state is governed by its own board of pharmacy. Collectively, the state boards of pharmacy are members of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®).  NABP was established in...
Understanding Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Understanding Blood Pressure and Hypertension

When blood is pushed out of the heart during a heart beat, there is pressure exerted on the arteries which forces the arteries to expand. This expansion of the arteries can be felt.. It is your pulse. When you check your pulse you are in fact feeling your arteries expand in response to an increase in blood pressure caused by the heart contracting.

Creating Good Sleep Habits, an Introduction to Sleep Hygiene

Creating Good Sleep Habits, an Introduction to Sleep Hygiene

What is Sleep Hygeine? In the simplest terms, sleep hygiene is the set of habits a person can adopt to get a good night’s sleep. It can involve lifestyle practices and environmental factors. Anyone who struggles with adequate, refreshing sleep can benefit from...

What medication would you be?

I was working with a pharmacy student one day and I was asked this question. “If you were a medication, what would you be and why?” This caught me off guard. I took a couple of minutes to think about it and this is my answer. If I were a medication I would...

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