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XLPharmacy

Jacksonville, North Carolina
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10 Myths/Facts on Blood Pressure by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health 10 Myths/Facts on Blood PressureMyth: 120/80 is normal blood pressure. Fact: No longer. A good reading is now defined as less than 120/80. Myth: If I had high blood pressure, ... Read on »
Aging and Skin Rejuvination - Retin A by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Aging & Senior Health Who doesn't want better looking skin. A couple of our staffers spent years in the sun, and now have the age spots that go with it. The rest of us just get to here their daily ... Read on »
Alzheimer's Detection Breakthrough by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Aging & Senior Health Alzheimer's Detection Breakthrough - The thought amazes us yet to think that a simple blood test could detect whether a person might develop Alzheimer's disease. The test is ... Read on »
The 9 Serious STDS by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Sexually Transmitted Diseases The latest estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that there are approximately 19 million new STD infections each year, with almost half of those oc ... Read on »
A new blood test for Breast Cancer is underway! by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health A new blood test for Breast Cancer is underway! ABOUT BREAST CANCER: Breast cancer is a type of cancer in which cells in the breast become abnormal and grow and divide uncontr ... Read on »
What causes an erection? by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health What causes an erection?Well, whatever turns you on basically but the hard science is this:Erections occur when the small muscles inyour penis, which are usually tightly contr ... Read on »
HIV Breakthrough at Houston Med School by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in HIV & AIDS There is real hope that what’s happening in a Houston lab might lead to a cure for HIV. Researcher holds test tubes with separated HIV infected blood. “We have found an inno ... Read on »
No Garden Space? No Problem! by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Vegetable Garden During World War II, Americans were encouraged to convert their backyards into Victory Gardens to contribute to the war effort. The gardens also saved famili ... Read on »
Live Longer and Love Every Minute by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Live Longer and Love Every Minute (ARA) - Today, Americans are living longer than ever before, enjoying more time for travel, family and hobbies. For today's seniors and baby ... Read on »
On Valentine's Day, Take Care of Your Heart with Your Loved One by XLPharmacy Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living On Valentine’s Day, Take Care of Your Heart with Your Loved One This February, you’ll likely see hearts and love everywhere, in the form of candy, cards and decorations. Let t ... Read on »